Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Herndon, VA
1003 /
Full time /
On-site
Job Highlights:
Work as a member of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary Agile team to design, develop, and test software solutions for a complex system responsible for the collecting, analyzing, and distributing of GEOINT data to over a thousand analysts making millions of daily requests.
The candidate for this role must be highly analytical and able to effectively troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues. Aside from technical skills, prospective candidates should have excellent communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and conflict management skills. Given the constant developing nature of information systems and cyber attacks, the ISSO must be committed to continuous learning and system development.
Clearance:
Active Top Secret clearance with an ability to obtain SCI access and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph
US Citizenship Required
As an ISSO you will...
- Coordinate with team’s ISSEs and/or Tech Leads to implement technical solutions during development
- Coordinate and lead office ATO processes acting as primary point of contact for customer and stakeholder engagements
- Prepare and maintain information systems Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) packages (BoE - ConOps/Customer Test Plan, SSPs SCTM)
- Responsible for leading and performing the activities necessary to maintain the security of systems developed and maintained, as well as the security of information within those systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation for certifications and accreditation of SPIDs, assess impacts on system modifications and technological advances to include submitting all changes to the baseline to the ISO and interested parties.
- Evaluate systems for potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to vulnerabilities, implement, and document changes.
- Maintain the library of security documents necessary for compliance, and respond to any auditing requests, investigate and resolve any reported or suspected security breaches, and establish organizational and management skills necessary for the security of complex Government systems, some of which operate in a classified environment.
- Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
- Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with utilizing compliance tools to track assessment and authorization activities (e.g.Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer)
- Experience with Linux (Red Hat)
- Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associative standards and guidelines
ISSO Qualifications:
- Must have active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
- Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
- Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with utilizing compliance tools to track assessment and authorization, and continuous monitoring activities (e.g. Xacta 360, ServiceNow, Tenable Security Center)
- Experience with Linux (Red Hat)
- Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associative standards and guidelines
Additional Skills We'd Like to See:
- Experience working within various system networks and classification levels
- Advanced degree in a technical discipline
- Experience working on-site at a government customer location
- Experience working in DOD/IC
- Experience with developing and maintaining configuration control documentation
- Experience implementing services to intelligence community standards like ICD 503, NIST Risk Management Framework, and cloud technologies
- Comptia Security + and CISSP Certification
- DoD 8570 certification
Who we are:
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. (RGi) is a fast-paced small business that has the environment and culture of a start-up, with the stability and benefits of a well-established firm. We solve complex problems within geospatial software development and national defense to make an Immediate Impact for our nation’s soldiers and analysts.
We pride ourselves on giving employees an exceptional life experience, where creativity thrives, and challenges are simply part of the fun. We provide truly excellent benefits, including:
· 100% paid employee healthcare & dental insurance
· Paid parental leave
· 401k with matching
· Escalating vacation time
· Referral bonuses
· Tuition reimbursement
· Professional development training
· Free beverages and snacks
· Weekly catered lunches and breakfast on Fridays
Grow to be our next leader:
At RGi, fostering a strong and organic corporate culture is paramount and serves as a compass on the decisions we make and how we operate the company. We believe our culture of camaraderie, innovation, and collaboration reflects the caliber of our employees and their dedication to the mission of providing quality software to our customers. As such, we want our employees to feel empowered to seek growth and leadership opportunities within the company and position us to maintain our culture as we grow. RGi provides opportunities, resources, training, and mentorship to all our employees to let them take control of their careers and become a leader or a crucial member of our company. If this is what you are looking for in a company, then you are what we are looking for in an employee.
Reinventing Geospatial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions.
