Alternate Information Systems Security Officer

Nextech Solutions LLC • Gainesville, VA • 12h ago

NexTech Solutions (NTS) is a team of experts and engineers who understand the challenges that organizations face in finding and implementing the best technologies and IT solutions to meet mission requirements. We work with our government customers in defense and civilian agencies to identify new technologies.

The Position:

NTS is seeking an Alternate Information Systems Security Officer (AISSO) to work closely with

the customers ISSO, directly supports efforts to plan, coordinate and implement the information security program and system accreditation lifecycle.

Responsible for enterprise and system-level cybersecurity engineering tasks.

Identifies security risks and integrates required security controls as set forth by policy.

Ensures security compliance of information technology applications.

Responsible for monitoring security policies and procedures, coordinating internal security audits and security exercises, delivering required security training and participating in coordination meetings.

Requirements:

Primary liaison to customer ISSO to support the system accreditation process and Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts, audits, and reaccreditation cycles; Utilizes customers security governance tool for the system authorization and ATO lifecycle

Working closely with engineers, utilizes vulnerability scanning tools and reports to track and remediate findings

Evaluates and validates physical security to ensure support of systems security requirements

Tracks and manages Plans of Action and Milestones (POAandMs) that are out of compliance

Supports NIST RMF implementation and documentation including annual security control review

Coordinates and assists with internal security audits

Develops and maintains security documentation such as the System Security Plan, system boundary diagram, inventory of hardware and software, ports and protocols, etc.

Develops, coordinates and tests incident response plans, contingency plans and security tabletops/exercises

Documents system parameters and ensure all security documents are kept current

Asses proposed changes to information systems; identifies risks and impacts; Performs Security Impact Analysis (SIA) and submits change control requests for system enhancements to the ATO package

Participates in new technology enhancements and implementations and its implication on the system boundary

Assists in testing system function pre and post security control implementations

Delivers annual compliance training as mandated by policy and regulatory standards

Oversees user account provisioning, permission review, and access enforcement for system integrity

Develops and maintains Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) and Interconnection Service Agreements (ISAs) with internal organizations and external entities to support secure information system interconnections and data sharing

Participating in special projects as required

Technical Skills Required

Design and implementation of security solutions; Familiarity with security technology tools and applications for secure VPNs, Single Sign-on, Multi-Factor Authentications, etc.

Proficient in all facets and implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53 and DISA STIGs

Hands-on experience as an AISSO/ISSO driving successful system authorization and ATOs, and maintenance of system ATOs

Hands-on experience utilizing an automated security governance tool (i.e., Xacta, Archangel, etc.)

Information Assurance

Cloud-based security principles

Project management

Agile methodology

Nessus and other system vulnerability identification tools

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology or information security, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience

5+ years of experience as an AISSO/ISSO utilizing the RMF and NIST 800-53 guidelines

5+ years of experience in security engineering and information technology

3+ years of project management experience

Capable of lifting and moving information technology equipment up to 50 pounds

Ability to work occasional evenings and/or weekends as job duties demand

Preferr

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