Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Overview

MUST BE US CITIZEN

REQUIRES TOP SECRET CLEARANCE WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

100% ONSITE

WORK LOCATION:  Huntsville, AL

SALARY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE CANDIDATE’S SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONSSALARY RANGE: HIGH END OF THE SALARY RANGE IS CONSIDERED FOR THOSE WHO EXCEED QUALIFICATIONS IN A REQUIRED AREA

Soft Tech offers competitive BENEFITS in the areas of: MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, 401K, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, PTO, AND PAID HOLIDAYS

Soft Tech Consulting is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed individual to fill the role of a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for one of our clients. The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) advises the Information System Owner, Business Process Owner, and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on security matters. The ISSO ensures the implementation and maintenance of security controls to protect information system assets.

Responsibilities

• Advise on security matters for information systems.• Implement and maintain security controls.• Direct and implement procedures to protect information systems.• Provide guidance on physical protection of assets.• Report on data security effectiveness and recommend new procedures.• Assist with the Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation process.• Perform network self-inspections.• Create and edit ATO documentation, including System Security Plans and IS contingency plans.• Develop and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) from vulnerability data.

Qualifications

• Requires BSc/Ba degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field; CISSP certification is a plus
• Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
• Experience as an ISSO or similar role.Knowledge of information security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with ATO processes and documentation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal oversight.

Preferred Certifications:

o Microsoft Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associateo VMware Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)o Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)o Certified Informa on Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

About Us

Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is a woman and minority-owned business headquartered in Chantilly, VA. With contracts in both the public and private sectors in the DC metro area and across the country, Soft Tech is an organization made up of highly successful and talented Information Technology professionals offering enterprise class solutions for any size organization at great value. Soft Tech’s mission is to help government organizations design, implement, and maintain mission critical Information Technology solutions. By focusing jointly on our employees and our customers, we are able to achieve our mission by providing each and every one of our customers with continuous quality customer support. Soft Tech Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.