Computer Security Systems Specialist – ISSO (Information System Security Officer)

Minimum Clearance Required

Responsibilities

I2X Technologies is a reputable technology services company to the Federal Government. Whether the focus is on space exploration, national security, cyber security, or cutting-edge engineering applications, I2X is ready to offer you the chance to make a real-world impact in your field and for your country. We provide long-term growth and development. Headquartered in Colorado, I2X is engaged in programs across the country and in more than 20 states. Our programs support multiple Federal agencies, including the Department of Defense. We are seeking a Computer Security Systems Specialist – ISSO (Information System Security Officer) to support our customer’s operations in Las Vegas, NV. The effort performs evaluations of training considered critical to ensuring that deploying units are prepared to operate in complex environments. This position will be on-site and will require an active Top Secret/SCI Clearance. 

Responsibilities:

• Operates as the CSSO ISSO for all issues related to the systems and networks within their area of operations to include in collateral, SCIF, and/or SAP areas. Coordinates support from other IT members as needed based on their accesses;
• Responsible for investigating elevated issues by confirming the validity of the problem and finding solutions related to the more complex issues;
• Conducts switch and TACLANE management, guest and standalone system management, data backups and recovery, backend support, exercise and event support, ISSO duties, and delegates to lower-level IT as required;
• Conducts preventive and corrective maintenance to include security scans, backups, patches, updates, upgrades, hardware checks, and IT file management. Investigates and diagnoses assigned incidents and tickets to restore failed IT services as soon as possible. Resolves incidents as able. Keeps users informed regarding incident statuses. Escalates major and unresolved incidents to higher level IT support if needed. Documents troubleshooting steps and service restoration details; and
• Implements security improvements by assessing baselines, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements. Applies updates to software, drivers, and firmware as needed to protect against vulnerabilities.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• US Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI.

Required Experience:

• Functioning as the ISSO responsible for the training of users on the use of software and hardware for installation operations and tactical environments;
• Installing, sustaining, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading IT assets including data, voice, and video networks, LANS/WANS, VOIPs, and multiple video network infrastructure systems at multiple classification levels;
• Implementing data security measures, monitoring networks and accesses, performing vulnerability and risk assessments, performing security updates, and ensuring compliance with security measures;
• Standardizing, updating, and maintaining a media control program. Ensuring that policies, procedures, and processes are in place for the equipment, storage, handling, organization, and control of media within an organization;
• Securing and hardening network devices with current DISA STIGs standards. Acting as a COMSEC Responsibility Officer and/or Secure Voice Responsibility Officer. Re-keying TACLANEs and updating firmware;
• Updating and managing standalone systems and network devices. Creating and managing system permissions and user accounts. Performing regular security tests and security monitoring. Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware. Maintaining a repository of all organizational or system-level cybersecurity-related documentation (including ATOs) for systems under their purview;
• Implementing automated software solutions. Planning for redundancies, rollovers & recoveries of systems and networks; and
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated relevant experience.

Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma

I2X Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected Veteran status, or disability status. 

Salary bands have not yet been determined for this opportunity. I2X Technologies considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and business considerations when extending an offer. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk, stand, and climb stairs and steps. May require walking long distance from parking to workstation. Occasionally, movement that requires twisting at the neck and/or trunk more than the average person, squatting/ stooping/kneeling, reaching above the head, and forward motion will be required. The employee will continuously be required to repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. Manual and finger dexterity are essential to this position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, depth perception and telling differences among colors. The employee must be able to communicate through speech with clients and the public. Hearing requirements include conversation in both quiet and noisy environments. Lifting may require floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead movement of up to 20 pounds. This position demands tolerance for various levels of mental stress.

I2X Technologies is an Engineering and Information Technology Company focused on providing Services to the Federal and State Government. I2X offers a competitive compensation program and comprehensive benefits package to our employees