Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

DESCRIPTION:

Ascendant Innovations Corp is looking for an experienced Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to enhance security posture by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Ability to oversee security operations for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation
• Must be able to manage configuration and system integrity by administering configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
• Can developing and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification & Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Can ensure compliance with security authorization activities following the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Ability to provide technical expertise in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen the security posture
• Must be able to drive continuous improvement by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience
• Must meet the Labor Category requirements, contact staffing@ascendantinnovations.com for details

QUALIFICATIONS:

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Level Senior

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus twelve (12) years of experience as an ISSO, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

OR

• Sixteen (16) years of experience as an ISSO, in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret/SCI w/polygraph.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIC offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.