Information Systems Security Officer

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• US Citizenship AND a current security clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Minimum two-year technical degree and two or more years work related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess or be willing to obtain Security + and/or other equivalent and applicable certifications supporting DoD Directive 8570. (i.e. CASP, CISM, CISSP)
• Experience with or have worked as one or more of the following: Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Linux administrator (Linux +), Windows administrator (all OS(s) including legacy systems), Systems Administrator, Information System Auditor, Data Security Analyst, Network Control Technician

Desired Skills

• Industrial Security Program experience
• Active security clearance
• Security + and/or CISSP
• Minimum of 1 year Linux system administration experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as ISSM and/or 3 years’ experience as ISSO
• Four year degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Assurance/Security or related fields
• Experience with ICD 503, JAFAN 6/3, NIST 800
• Project Management and Leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• College Level Certification in related field

Description

• Adheres to all requirements as stated in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM, DoD 5220.22-M, Chapter 8) and the Defense Counter-Intelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
• Additional duties may include installation of software and hardware, patch management, troubleshooting operational problems (computer hardware & software), user management (creation/deletion of accounts, resetting passwords), user indoctrination/training (briefing users, making presentations), compliance testing, clearing/sanitizing memory/media, researching computer system/peripheral specifications, preparing security documentation (reports, security plans, system profiles, etc.), vulnerability testing/assessment, maintenance of area access control lists and signage, inspection of secure areas, update of anti-virus software, backup of data and configuration settings, system maintenance, research/use of audit reduction and other security tools, development/improvement of documented security processes/procedures and helping to maintain up-to-date content of the company’s internal web pages for information systems security
• Additional security-related duties (e.g., escort of personnel into secure areas) may be assigned as needed
• Assists the ISSM in the effective implementation, assessment, and management of the Information Assurance and support of the SRC Security Program
• Reports security issues to the Facility Security Officer (FSO) and the Insider Threat Program Senior Official as applicable
• At the direction of the ISSM, the ISSO shall assist in establishing, documenting, and monitors the IS security program, System Security Plans (SSP), security education, awareness, and training activities for facility management, IS personnel, users, and others, as appropriate
• Assists ISSM to coordinates IS security program with other facility security programs, to include cooperation and support to other SRC facility ISSM’s and ISSO’s
• Prepares and implements security documentation, and monitors the IS Security Program and related procedures to ensures facility compliance with requirements for IS
• Identifies and documents unique local threats & vulnerabilities; makes recommendation to risk management status and reports threat indicators into the Insider Threat process
• Ensures that periodic self-inspections of the facility’s IS Program and accredited systems are conducted as part of the overall facility self-inspection program and that corrective action is taken for all identified findings and vulnerabilities. Self inspections are to ensure that the accredited system is operating as accredited and that accreditation conditions have not changed
• Develops and implements Incident Response plans, vulnerability assessments, and maintenance procedures
• Designates and manages the training, certification and oversight responsibilities of assigned Information System Security Officers (ISSO’s) as applicable

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Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20% travel throughout year.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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