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    Skills

    • Change Controlunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Communications Security (COMSEC)unmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Computer Serversunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • DoD Directive 8140unmatched
    • DoD Directive 8570unmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Incident Responseunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • International Classification of Diseases (ICD)unmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Large-Scale Systemsunmatched
    • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows System Administrationunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Network Supportunmatched
    • Network Systemsunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
    • SAPunmatched
    • Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Security Analysisunmatched
    • Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
    • Software Patchesunmatched
    • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
    • System Architectureunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Thin Clientsunmatched
    • Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • Virtualizationunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

    Description

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    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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    • Thorough understanding of US Government (specifically DoD) IS security policies. rn
    • Strong communication skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects; ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities. rn
    • Ability to manage time, make sound decisions, take independent action, analyze problems and provide focused solutions. rn
    • High degree of attention to detail. rn
    • Must have active in-scope TOP SECRET clearance and be able to obtain and maintain access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or any necessary Special Access Programs (SAP). rn
    • DoDM 8140/DoD 8570 approved (Technician Level 2-3) certification required within 6 months of hire. rn

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    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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    • U.S. Secret Clearance required. Associate degree (IT discipline preferred). rn
    • 5+ years of experience in Information Technology (IT) in a classified environment, or 3+ years of experience as an ISSM/ISSO in government/industrial security or an intelligence career field. rn
    • Knowledge of technical standards relating to information system security; experience administering Windows and Linux operating systems, experience with large-scale server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization and other related peripherals. rn
    • Experience with Certification and Authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT, ICD 503, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF. rn

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    WORK ENVIROMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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    This position is required to work predominately in an office setting.

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    Physical Demands

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    • Ability to perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time. rn
    • Ability to sit for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area Ability to stand for extended periods of time without being able to leave the work area Ability to climb stairs in performing the work. rn
    • Ability to walk for reasonable distances in performing the work. rn

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    • 401(k) Savings Plan
    • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
    • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
    • Holidays
    • Education Reimbursement

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    GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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    The Information Systems Security Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operations and support of classified information systems. This position will report to the Information Security Operations Manager/ISSM on all aspects of classified information system security operation. This position will augment the Information Security and Information Technology staff supporting unclassified corporate networks and systems.

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    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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    • Serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for Kratos KSRE Inc Birmingham. rn
    • Implement the risk management framework for classified systems, typically following the Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA), DAAG or JSIG process and supporting communications with cognizant security authorities. rn
    • Serve as the primary resource for classified systems. rn
    • Produce and maintain Body of Evidence (BoE) documentation to include risk assessments, System Security Plan (SSP's) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M's). rn
    • Maintain the day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring for all systems, including patching and updates. rn
    • Serve as a member of the Change Control Board (CCB). rn
    • Assist Information Security team in unclassified security operations, including continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management. rn
    • Assist Information Technology team in unclassified services functions. rn

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    Other Job Functions

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    • Other duties as assigned. rn

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    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No supervisory responsibilities.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBirmingham, AL
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
    Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

    About Company

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

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