Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Job Category: Security
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
CACI is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in the Springfield, VA and/or St. Louis, MO area.
What You'll Get to Do:
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring that appropriate
operational security postures and active security authorizations for all projects/security plans (SPIDs) are maintained for information processing systems. ISSO's are responsible for creating and maintaining required security body of evidence (BoE) artifacts such as Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs), and that control implementations and test plans meet all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) milestone requirements per customer requirements and practices.
The ISSO is responsible for conducting vulnerability assessments, assisting programs in managing POA&M resolution, and consulting with program teams as they apply ICD 503 and the RMF standards throughout the IT Systems lifecycle.
More About the Role:
Conduct in-depth security reviews of program systems, applications, and services.
Participate in security assessments and after assessment, develop a transition plan to address areas for remediation to align the application with the baseline standards.
Ensure that appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the Information System Owner (ISO).
Conduct research, develops, implements, test, and reviews an applications information security IAW DoD/NIST RMF requirements in order to protect information and prevent unauthorized access.
Direct the contracting team about security measures, explain potential threats, implement security measures, and monitor applications in order to meet or exceed all DoD/NIST RMF requirements, resulting in faster and more accurate software releases.
Support the maintenance of active security authorizations for all projects/security plans (SPIDs) and of required security body of evidence (BoE) artifacts such as POAMs, control implementations and test plans to meet all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) milestone requirements.
Oversee the continuous integration of newly developed or modernized applications and services with all enterprise security services (ESS).
Implement all applicable manual Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vendor hardening guides and ensuring timely installation of all available patches.
Usage of security relevant databases such as XACTA 360, Service+, Continuity Planning Tool (CPT), and Software Approval Process (SWAP).
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or other related technical or scientific discipline.
Minimum of five (5) years of ISSO experience in the IC and preferably NGA, for multiple SPIDs.
Experience in conducting security scans.
Experience in applying security patches and fixes.
CISSP certification or Security + Certificate.
Active/current TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph clearance is required.
What We Can Offer You:
We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.
For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview:
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range : There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits)
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$68,400-$143,700
