Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

If you are looking for a career as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) then our Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance division of ARA has an exciting opportunity worth considering. Not only will you act as the ISSO, you’ll also be able to grow your career in an exciting environment that promotes teamwork and cross-training in a wide range of related disciplines.

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong passion in obtaining and maintaining system accreditation across multiple programs, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring. As a valued contributor to our team your responsibilities will include (1) managing and performing technical reviews of security accreditation artifacts and test plans (2) employ a functional knowledge of a wide variety of systems and network engineering procedures as they apply to cyber security or infrastructure of network systems, and their design development processes (3) have an in-depth knowledge of vulnerability management and continuous monitoring

The opportunity for career advancement and continued learning at ARA does not stop there. We strive to identify cross-training opportunities and encourage staff to become involved in upcoming R&D efforts. You will have the opportunity to inject new ideas into our longstanding operational programs. At ARA, we foster an environment where technical staff are empowered to research and develop their own ideas with resources and support from a strong internal technical team and external partners. You can expect day to day to have flexibility in choosing the level of autonomy suited to you, while at the same time enjoying a challenging technical career with great opportunity for personal growth.

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Position Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance 
• BS degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology Management , or a closely related field along with 8-10 years of experience OR MS degree with 6-8 years of experience 
• Demonstrated knowledge in DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), developing security documentation in support of achieving authority to operate.
• Experience with reviewing/applying updates to IAVM/STIG findings, developing Ports, Protocols and Service Management (PPSM) and firewall change requests.
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Primary work location National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency-West, limited telecommuting available.

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Preferences:

• Experience with DoD accreditation process
• Experience managing and maintaining system compliance with mandated Revamp designation
• Implementing security architecture based on Enterprise mandated security services
• Experience with XACTA 360 (or another accreditation tool such as eMASS)

If this is the perfect job for you please apply online at https://www.ara.com/job-search today!

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,309 employee-owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/