Information Systems Security Officer

Job Description To effectively manage Cybersecurity risk to the Office, the contractor will assist the OFR in refining and implementing the processes and methodologies to assess internal and external/third-party systems, and provide an accurate accounting and tracking for shortcomings and weaknesses. The weaknesses will be tracked, monitored and reported in Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms). Findings discovered through risk assessments, Security Controls Assessments (SCA) and continuous monitoring activities will be collected, analyzed and used to provide continuous reporting and support informed, risk-based decision making In addition to the personnel required to directly perform the subtasks listed in this section, the Contractor may provide Subtask support. Each Subtask support will provide effective implementation of their assigned subtask. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Serving as the principal liaison between the OFR and supporting personnel for the specific subtask area (e.g., Security Controls Assessors, ISSOs, Continuous Monitoring); Ensuring OFR goals are communicated to the task area supporting personnel; Providing guidance, support, and supervision to the subtask area supporting personnel; Ensuring supporting personnel are properly prioritizing tasks and responsibilities; Ensuring proper allocation of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable; Ensuring proper scheduling of tasks among supporting personnel, as applicable; Providing the final quality verification/validation of deliverables prior to submission to the OFR; and ensuring compliance with OFR timelines and deadlines for deliverables and associated subtask completion dates. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Uses the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 to conduct assessments of Information security controls in order to measure the effectiveness of control implementation and identify control gaps Ensures compliance to guidance, standards, and regulations such as the NIST Special Publications, FIPS, FedRAMP, and other federal regulations and policies Performs in-depth technical risk assessments and IT audits on systems, software, and processes Runs vulnerability scans, vets output for false positives, and works directly with administrators to remediate findings Assists in forensic investigations by reviewing log and system data, running Splunk queries, and identifying what happened. Prepares Security Authorization Packages including all supporting documentation such as Authorization Official Out-briefs, Security Authorization Recommendations and Security Authorizations memorandums Collects evidence, artifacts, and documents findings to support conclusions Reports on compliance with internal policies, controls, and standards Provide recommendations for remediation of identified deficiencies Support global information security metrics and reporting program(s) Provide security expertise to business units and key stakeholders Enforce policy adherence and manage formal policy exception requests Provide timely status updates/reporting on assessments and assigned projects Education & Experience • A Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field with training in information security • 10+ years'' experience in Information Security • 5+ years'' experience building and managing Windows server platforms • Thorough knowledge of NIST 800 Special Publications, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) and other significant federal regulations • Expertise in the NIST Risk Management Framework to generate and maintain SA&A documentation to include System Security Plans, Security Assessments Reports, and Risk Assessments for internal and cloud-based systems (i.e, FedRAMP) • Thorough knowledge of federal laws and directives pertaining to information security • Experience and strong knowledge on using security scanners (e.g. Nessus, Nexpose, etc), vetting false positives, and remediating vulnerabilities • Experience in creating and maintaining minimum security configuration baselines for Windows and Linux platforms and applications (i.e., Minimum Benchmarks: CIS, STIGS) • Experience reviewing system logs for potential intrusions and policy violations. • Experience using Splunk. Certifications • CISSP • CISM Security Clearance • Must be able to obtain an Agency specific clearance. • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.) • CWS employees working at a government customer location must comply with all COVID-19 customer requirements which may include: mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation of one''s vaccination status, and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability EEO is the Law:

Created: 2021-11-29