Information System Security Officer - ISSO (PL)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified Information Systems (IS) and data using Air Force approved network engineering practices, information security standards, and approved industry best practices.
• Independently provide cybersecurity support for various test area systems, including real-time computers, standalone systems, and networked systems.
• Evaluate approved new technologies prior to implementation within the organizational environment.
• Independently provide cybersecurity support for application development, planning, network implementation, systems integration, communication support, computer-communication maintenance, asset management, and security controls.
• Develop, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Approval to Operate (ATO) documentation.
• Independently perform security scans using DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure systems security settings and patch levels are compliant.
• Independently generate, collect, and preserve IS audit logs in accordance with the SSP and government customer requirements.
• Independently monitor and document system changes in accordance with the Configuration Management Policy and the SSP.
• Manage media control, including documentation and accountability of all media.
• Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in meeting their duties and responsibilities; assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have a DoW 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification certification (i.e., Security +).
• Knowledge and expertise in Cybersecurity requirements, network technologies, and computer security as applied to Department of War (DoW) networks.
• Experience developing SOPs and SSPs.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience performing all functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable discipline. Degree requirements can be substituted with an applicable Associate’s degree and additional years of experience.