Information System Security Officer - ISSO
Company: General Atomics
Location: Herndon
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of
the world's leading resources for high-technology systems
development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted
aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic,
wireless and laser technologies.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Information Systems Security
Officer- ISSO at our Electro-Magnetic Systems (EMS) facilities in
Herndon, Virginia.
With limited direction, this position exercises considerable
latitude in monitoring, evaluating and administering system
compliance with information technology (IT) security requirements
to ensure company, regulatory and customer requirements are
met.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists leadership in interpreting regulations as they apply to
information systems, platforms, and IT operating processes,
practices and procedures.
- Develops or modifies the classified computing environment to
comply with information security plans and requirements.
- Assists in development of System Security Plans, instructions,
guidance, and standard operating procedures.
- Performs system and platform audits; analyzes results and
provides reports to management.
- Provides architectural analysis of cybersecurity features and
relates existing systems to future needs and cybersecurity
trends.
- Designs, builds, implements, and sustains IT systems (e.g.
workstations and servers)
- Identifies risks and recommends/implements improvements;
ensures corrective measures are taken when incidents or
vulnerabilities are discovered.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable policies, regulations, and
compliance documents related to classified computing assets and
environments.
- Represents the organization as a senior cybersecurity contact
with internal and external representatives.
- Integrates security requirements (e.g. DISA STIGs) into new
architectures or adapts them to existing solutions.
- Functions in a leadership role by providing direction and
training to less experienced staff.
- Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive
information.
- May serve as technical lead during incident response
situations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other
applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted
on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with
established operating procedures and practices We recognize and
appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse
backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals
to apply.
Job Qualifications:
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in a related discipline
and ten or more years of progressive professional experience in
information assurance or a related field. Equivalent professional
experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Typically requires a bachelors degree in a related discipline
and six or more years of progressive professional experience in
information assurance or a related field. Equivalent professional
experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
- Must possess and maintain an active DoD Top Secret security
clearance.
- Must be SCI eligible and willing to undergo a CI polygraph
- Must maintain DoD 8570 IAM Level I (e.g. Security +)
professional certification as required by customers or contractual
obligations.
- Experience with IC DoD policy such as Risk Management Framework
and Joint SAP Implementation Guide.
- Operational experience with installing, troubleshooting, and
auditing Windows desktop & server operating systems.
- Experience with DISA STIGs, SCAP tool, ACAS.
- Experience installing and troubleshooting common x86-based
computer hardware.
- Microsoft operating systems (Windows 11, Windows Server)
- Networking experience a plus
- Linux experience a plus.
- Must demonstrate a general understanding of information
assurance principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
- Must have experience organizing, planning, scheduling,
conducting, and coordinating work assignments to meet project
milestones or established completion dates.
- Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and
apply them in an evolving environment while contributing to the
development of new processes.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- the ability to identify issues, analyze data and develop
solutions to a variety of problems;
- good analytical, verbal and written communication skills to
accurately document, report, and present findings;
- excellent interpersonal skills enabling an effective interface
with other professionals; and
- solid computer skills.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment is
essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
Salary: $105,890 - $189,545
Keywords: General Atomics, Centreville , Information System Security Officer - ISSO, IT / Software / Systems , Herndon, Virginia
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