Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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Aquila Technology

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Cambridge, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Information System Security Officer (ISSO)


    Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance Authorized to Work in the US

    At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

    About the Role:

    The Information System Security Officer 2 (ISSO) supports the continuous monitoring and authorization efforts of multiple classified information systems under the direction of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Performing a variety of technical, and non-technical Cyber Security functions. Responsibilities also include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. In close coordination with the ISSM and ISO, the ISSO plays an active role in monitoring a system and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the SSP, managing and controlling changes to the system, and assessing the security impact of those changes.

    There are a few requirements for the position:

    • Must be a U.S Citizen \- Authorized to Work in the US \- Must have an Active Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
    • Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
    • Must be within commutable distance of Cambridge, Massachusetts

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. The ISSO shall assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM.
    • Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package.
    • Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
    • Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting access to the IS.
    • Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
    • Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
    • Formally notify the ISSM and AO/DAO when changes occur that might affect system authorization.
    • Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
    • Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
    • Conduct Audits and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities using available technical and non-technical processes, reports Audit and ConMon findings, Execute incident response and attends and contributes to status meetings.
    • Manage configuration baselines of both hardware and software
    • Identify system architecture flaws using industry standard tools (e.g. STIG, SCAP, Nessus) that will be flowed to the ISSM for review.
    • Mentors and coaches ISSO 1.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Skills/Abilities:

    • Fundamental understanding of common auditing techniques
    • Understanding of RMF (NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM, ICD 503), IR, Vulnerability Management, SCAP, STIG, and Security-Relevant Tools.
    • Understands Information Technology basics.
    • Awareness of network type designations (e.g. WAN, LAN) and associated infrastructure (e.g. Servers, switches, firewalls).

    Education:

    • Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
    • Equivalent industry experience may be substituted.
    • Possesses an IAM I/IAT II Certification, or greater.

    Experience:

    • 3-5 years year relevant industry experience is required,
    • Preferred experience with auditing systems using native language (PS/BASH), with tools and basic scripts / queries, and experience working with ISSMs to create and manage POA&Ms.

    Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

    1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
    2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
    3. You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.

    Benefits and Perks:
    Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

    Our Perks Include:

    • PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
    • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
    • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
    • Tuition & Training Reimbursement - 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
    • 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
    • Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
    • Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

    Location: Cambridge, MA

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.