Are you an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with a strong background supporting IT/Security requirements? We have an excellent opportunity at USMC in Quantico, VA!

 The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) serves as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner. ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and Department of Defense (DoD) policies.

As an ISSO you will:

Operate and navigate eMASS. Maintain RMF standards and Configuration Management i.e. Baselines. Conduct Audits (Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly) Perform STIGS / SCAP on the network and Self Inspections Assess Vulnerability and Risk Management Create and maintain system Assessment and Authorization policies. Create, update, and monitor/maintain Plan of Action & Milestones (PO&AM), Continuous Monitoring Plan, Systems Security Plan (SSP), Incident Response Plan and other SOP’s. Track software and hardware End of Life (EOL) and End of Service Life (EOSL) Receive robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan! (ESOP).

A week in the life on an ISSO:

Reviewing and developing Information Systems (IS) accreditation/certification support documentation. Notifying the customer when changes occur that might affect IS accreditation/certification. Performing system and network self-inspections. Providing security coordination and reviews on all system test plans. Attending system Integrated Product Team meetings. Perform audits to Identifying vulnerabilities and implementing countermeasures. Perform vulnerability scans and enforce remediation actions. Conducting security surveys at subordinate facilities and gathering pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages. Coordinating, preparing, and tracking IS inspections, reports, and responses. Maintaining IS security records and advising on and preparing Co-Utilization Agreements.