Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DEFTEC Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Officer to support our Air Force Research Laboratory Integration & Operations (AFRL/RS) Directorate customer

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information
• Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and purpose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure
• Respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems
• Coordinate changes to computer databases
• Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance, capacity, and scalability issues.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of cybersecurity-related experience, including risk mitigation
• 8570 compliant certification at IAT II or higher
• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree and 4+ years of experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting AFRL/RS

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, life insurance, short/long term disability, and educational reimbursement. DEFTEC also matches 401k contributions dollar for dollar up to 3% of employee's income and an additional $0.50 for every dollar between 4-5% of employee's income. The DEFTEC team is comprised of professionals who make a difference every day in crucial missions related to national security. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team who is well taken care of. Our employees are our top priority making DEFTEC an ideal place to work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, religious creed, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics ), genetic information, age, marital status, civil union status, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, denial of family and medical care leave, arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.