ISSO

Job Title: ISSO

• Location: Lexington MA
• Job Type: W2 Contract

Background/Need:

The Security Services Departments (SSD) overall mission is to identify and counter security threats to Laboratorys mission of development of gamechanging technology in support of national security including guarding against compromise by foreign intelligence agencies and insider threats.

Job Functions:

• This position assists in the security configuration and management of collateral classified systems and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments including Linux Unix Sun and Windows.
• Assists the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and associated artifacts such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) Risk Assessment Report and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
• Ensures systems are operated maintained and disposed of in accordance with organization security policies and procedures.
• Collects analyzes and stores system audit records.
• Conducts network system and application vulnerability scanning configuration assessment and remediation.
• Prepares for and participates in periodic organization compliance assessments.
• Ensures account management documentation is complete and updated. Maintains configuration management documentation (change tracking maintenance logs etc.).

Must Have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage stress in a professional manner.
• Knowledgeable in computer security principles and policies including: the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Manual (DAAPM).
• Candidate must possess (and maintain) a DoD 8570.01M IAM I baseline certification (Security etc).

Education & Experience: Bachelors with 3 Years of relevant work experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.