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M. C. Dean Cyber Security Specialist 4 / ISSO in Tysons, Virginia
Cyber Security Specialist 4 / ISSO
ID 11790
Location Tysons, VA
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An Cyber Security Specialist - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) plays a critical role in safeguarding an organization’s IT infrastructure, data, and systems from internal and external cyber threats. As an ISSO, your responsibilities include:
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
Proactively identifying security risks within the organization’s IT environment.
Developing and implementing risk management plans to address vulnerabilities.
Monitoring networks, databases, and computer systems to ensure security measures are effective.
Security Policy Implementation:
Creating and enforcing security policies and procedures.
Developing RMF policies and procedures compliant with DoD rules and regulations
Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
Providing guidance to employees on security best practices.
Incident Response and Breach Handling:
Responding promptly to security incidents and breaches.
Investigating and mitigating security breaches.
Coordinating with relevant stakeholders to address security issues.
Technical Expertise:
Performing security updates and patches.
Conducting SCAP scans and completing STIG checklists
Reviewing ACAS scans and making recommendations for appropriate remediations
Managing POA&Ms in conjunction with System Owners, System Administrators, and client Cybersecurity personnel
Conducting penetration tests to assess system effectiveness.
Minimal Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance level is required
High School Graduate with at least 12 years professional experience as ISSO
Security +CE Certification
CASP+ certification
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field and 7-9 years of direct cybersecurity experience in an ISSO role
Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field and 5-7 years of direct cybersecurity experience in an ISSO role
Relevant certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), are highly valued.
Abilities:
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception.
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