Information System Security Officer with Security ...

What You Will Be DoingThe Information System Security Officer provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave''s information assurance program. Key tasks include: * Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies * Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes * Obtain A&A for ISs under their purview * Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave''s IA program * Serve as the Approval Authority to validate or approve user authorization for accounts associated with systems under their control * Understand the authorization boundary of systems * Collaboration with System and Network administrators to understand and document data flow and architecture diagrams * Knowledge of security controls, the assessment and applicability to systems * Maintain operational baseline of systems under their purview * Provide ongoing Continuous Monitoring to assigned systems * Provide and validate the operational security posture of systems and ensure they are maintained * Ability to initiate the reauthorization process of a system that needs reaccreditation * Ability to decommission a system when it is no longer required * Manage risks while assigned system is in operation * Ability to acknowledge and respond to IAVAs and create liens as necessary * Ability to understand the POA&M process as well as track and closeout any outstanding liens * Perform, coordinate and document security relevant changes * Perform vulnerability assessments to ensure updates and system baseline are enforced * Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident * Manage protective or corrective measure when an IA incident or vulnerability is discovered * Provide security and awareness oversight and/or training as required * Review of audit reduction tools to monitor and review systems for compliance with IA policy * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Excellent leadership and teamwork skills * Results oriented, high energy, self-motivated * Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment Required Skills, Experience, and Education: * Ten (10) years'' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. * Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. * DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required. * Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor''s degree. Required Certification: Any of the following or higher certification; Security+ with Continuing Education, Certification Authorization Professional (CAP) or Global Information Assurance Certification - Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC). Required Clearance: TS/SCI w/polygraph About Tyto AtheneTyto is an IT services and solutions company that provides mission-focused digital transformation to enhance the client experience and enable them to achieve desired outcomes. Tyto''s services and solutions embody its domain expertise in four major Technology domains: Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cyber Security, and Enterprise IT. Tyto offers a broad range of service delivery models including design/install projects, Managed Services, and ''As-a-Service''. With over fifty years of experience, Tyto supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health and Public Safety clients across the United States and around the globe. After several strategic acquisitions in 2021, Tyto Athene has experienced enormous opportunity and growth. Aside from being the leading provider of mission-focused IT and Cyber services and solutions to critical U.S. government agencies, Tyto is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for network modernization requirements across the federal enterprise. Our employees are the key to the innovation that has made Tyto a success. We provide an environment that is geared to reward potential, innovation, and teamwork. If you would like to unleash your creativity and your career -- it''s time to join Team Tyto! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2025-09-06