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ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company Info Systems Security Officer in Fort Meade, Maryland

Creates cyber-intelligence tools / methods and performs research and analysis in order to mitigate and eliminate high level data and cyber security risks. Designs, tests and implements state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database products. Conducts risk assessment and provides recommendations for application design.

  • Familiar with and applies knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 Series.

  • Familiar with and applies knowledge of Roles and responsibilities of the Information Technology (IT) Security Manager/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture.

  • Prepares and maintains Certification and Authorization (C&A) documentation.

  • Maintains the operational security posture for an information system.

  • Interacts with Customers, Information Technology (IT) Staff, Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Owner, Information System Owner, and Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) in written and verbal communications.

  • Performs assigned tasks in a timely manner within an unsupervised environment.

  • Familiar with and applies knowledge of National level Security Policies to include: Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253.

  • Support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance (IA) posture.

  • Effectively use of COTs/GOTs Enterprise Security tools in support of continuous monitoring.

  • Interacts with additional resources including Security Control Assessor (SCA) and Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in written and verbal communications.

  • Enforce the Information Security Policies, Standards, and methodologies which includes the following NIST control families: Access Control, Audit and Accountability, Configuration Management and Incident Response.

  • Participates in Configuration Management process (software, hardware and firmware). Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of these changes.

  • Evaluates technical solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements and controls.

  • Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.

  • Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.

  • Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.

  • Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience; Advanced Degree preferred.

  • 4+ years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration.

Clearance Level

  • TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Required Certification

  • Must possess one of the following certifications: CAP; CND; Cloud+; GSLC; Security+ CE; or HCISPP.

Other Job Specific Skills

  • Must be able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.

  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments.

  • Excellent attention to detail.

  • Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Advanced knowledge of encryption, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, cyber forensics, intrusion detection, and incident response and remediation.

  • May interface with external entities including law enforcement, and intelligence/government agencies.

  • Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

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