ISSO level 1

Chiron Technology Services, Inc. currently has a Information System Security Officer career opportunity in the Annapolis Junction, MD area.

**Clearance: **Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph Capabilities: Conducting configuration management and assist the customer with the control of information system components

• Providing security impact analyses of changes to a system or its environment of operation
• Conducting ongoing assessments of security controls
• Recommend security policies to the customer; execute technical security safeguards and operation security measures
• Assist the customer in determining how modifications and/or introduction of new technology will impact the performance and security of their systems
• Determine whether all remote and network connections meet or exceed the ISS requirements of the IS; report findings to the customer
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the IS; when direct control of these mechanisms is not feasible, coordinate with the customer to recommend a manner in which the mechanisms can be used most effectively
• Obtain proper approvals and follow proper purging procedures when storage devices or other components capable of storing data are prepared for release
• Assist the customer in applying physical and operational procedures to prevent a compromise of IS security, or negation of its Security Authorization
• Review the IS security audit documents in accordance with CSS policy and procedures
• Report all security incidents involving ISs in accordance with CSS policies and procedures for computer security incidents
• Use configuration management to maintain and protect the security posture of the IS; coordinate all changes to the operating systems software or applications software with the customer
• Assist the customer with implementing and managing the Information Assurance (IA) Program
• Track and report organizational trends in the XACTA Information Assurance Manager (XIAM) Tool with regard to the security posture of systems, and work with the customer to resolve deficiencies or problems
• Provide guidance/recommendations to the customer on IA best practices and procedures, compliant with the Risk Management Framework

Qualifications

Clearance: TS/SCI w/Poly

Compensation

Posted Annualized Salary: $155,000 – $165,000