Information Systems Security Officer

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Junior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) candidate to support Government customer in the APG, Maryland area. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the ISSO Roles and Responsibilities as laid out in agency directives, instructions, and memos.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensor to Soldier worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.

US Citizenship Required

Hybrid Telework schedules available as mission allows

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Perform tasks delegated by the ISSM in support of various information assurance /cybersecurity programs such as security authorization activities in compliance with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and procedures including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, A&A packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM)

Maintains operational security posture to ensure information systems (IS), security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed

Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

Review and analyze system audit logs to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to network resources

Conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems

Ensure that cybersecurity-enabled products or other compensating security control technologies reduce identified risk to acceptable security levels

Apply a full range of Cybersecurity policies, principles, and techniques to maintain the security integrity of information systems processing classified information

Perform security reviews and identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk

Work with government customers to support computer security incidents and vulnerability compliance

Input and maintain system documentation into government record-keeping systems like as eMASS

Provide Configuration Management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

Must hold active Security (DoD 8570 equivalent or DoD 8140)

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Candidate must have had an active SIPR account in last/current position

Experience with eMASS

Experience in configuration and security hardening of MS Windows and RHEL based systems

Experience in configuration and security hardening of Software Assurance Scanning Products (i.e SonarQube)

Experience

A minimum of 1-3 years of experience as an IA/Security Specialist and OMB Information Security directives/policy compliance

At least 1-3 years of direct experience and in-depth working knowledge of FISMA and NIST Information Security Guides

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance threshold with the ability to attain a TS/SCI

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required, prefer to be in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Additional years of experience can be used in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with effective policy, instruction, and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs

Experience with performing Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guides

Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations

Experience with ACAS

Experience with Software Assurance Scanners

TS/SCI Clearance

Other Qualifications

Ability to work in office/lab/field environments

Ability to travel 20% Conus

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Government or customer site-specific requirements may include, but are not limited to, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and certain state and/or local laws.

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Applicant.Assist@mag.us or call (703) 376-8993.

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Job Locations MD-Aberdeen Proving Groun

ID 2024-7395

Work Region CONUS

Category Hidden (18027)

Clearance Top Secret/SCI