Responsibilities
The goal of information security is to help the business process owner accomplish the mission in a secure manner. To be successful, ISSOs need to know and understand the following:
Coordinates with the ISO to ensure the appropriate operations security posture is maintained for the Information system
Servers as principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an Information System
Manage day-to-day security operations of the system
Monitors information system and environment
Manages and controls changes to the system
Handles incidents
Assists in the development of the: Security policies and procedures, Development and ongoing maintenance of the System Security Plan, Security Impact Analysis, Mission and business functions of the Information System
How the system supports the organization’s mission - System details, including:
Architecture
System components (hardware, software, peripherals, etc.)
Location of each system component
Data flow
Interconnections (internal and external)
Security categorization, Security requirements, Configuration management processes and procedures
Experience/Skills
Two or more years of proven Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience or related role
Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies
Experience with security assessment tools and techniques
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
DoD/Military Training: 531-25B30-C45, J-3B-0440, DAU ISSM Basic Playlist, RMF Implementers Course or equivalent
Education
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (from an ABET accredited or NCAE-C-designated institution)
Certifications Required
Must have one of the following certifications
CompTIA Security +, CASP+, CISM, CISSP, CCISO, CCSP, CGRC/CAP, Cloud+, GSEC, SSCP, CISSO, CISSP-ISSMP, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCIH, GCSA, GISCP, GSLC
Clearance
Active Secret clearance is required.
Must be a US Citizen and pass a background check.
Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).
FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.
