Telos Corporation: Issm - Information Systems Security Manager

Company: Telos Corporation
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solution and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in information assurance, secure networks, secure enterprise messaging, and identity management.Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!This position is to perform Risk Management Framework A& A activities in support of Enterprise systems. The candidate will be responsible for supporting government clients in application and system security deployment, security configuration and troubleshooting. The candidate will be required to apply domain knowledge and collaborate with team leads and clients to translate functional needs into technical security solutions appropriately. The candidate will have the opportunity to interface with Risk Management Framework and other Cybersecurity practitioners including the Authorizing Official, Information System Security Officers, System Owners and Engineers to assist with the development of the Security Authorization documentation packages.This position will be based in McLean, VA.Responsibilities:Learn and become familiar with the Xacta IA Manager Software Suite. The Information Systems Security Manger will serve as lead for all security aspects of the Xacta application suite and associated RMF A& A consistent with RMF ISSM responsibilities. The successful candidate will have had prior experience working with a wide variety of technologies, be well versed in the current state of Information Security and be able to interpret requirements of relevant governing bodies (NIST, OMB, GAO, etc.).The candidate will be required to conduct walkthroughs of the Xacta application suite to collect artifacts in support of initial NIST RMF A& A and subsequent continuous monitoring findings.The candidate will document initial Xacta application suite baseline in a NIST RMF A& A project and execute continuous monitoring requirements consistent with ISSM responsibilities.The candidate will produce Xacta Body of Evidence consistent with local, NIST, FISMA and higher-level governance. Primary emphasis will be on the System Security Plan.Interact daily in person, via email and phone conversations with an enterprise user base to provide support to government Xacta IA Manager Software UsersPerform other administrative and support functions as needed.Work cooperatively with other Telos Corporation and Telos Identity Management employees, government agencies and other industry partners.Job Requirements:Current TS Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Full Scope Polygraph.IT/Computer Science/Cyber Security Bachelors Degree, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience (6 years).5 years of experience using a combination of IA and IT related skills, but the emphasis for this ISSM role weights the position much higher on the I/RMF side versus IT/Systems Integration. Experience in a role or implementer within the Risk Management Framework Assess and Authorize (A& A) process is a must.Applies experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (XACTA, RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners.Applies experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPO.Applies experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC).Applies knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).Documents and keeps current all information security rules and policies.Performs penetration testing and evaluation of network/server configurations to identify potential vulnerabilities.Performs risk analysis of tested and evaluated networks and systems.Integrates security processes and architectures to address information security issues and concern.Advises and consults on project-related information security issues, control gates, and the security review processes in place.Provides advice and guidance on implementation of security measures for information systems to relate access to computer data files and prevent unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure of information.Interfaces with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel and government security representatives.Applies knowledge of security incident reporting and response.Applies understanding of Network-Based Intrusion Detection Services and Nost-Based Intrusion Detection Services.Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks on short notice within established deadline.Experience with development and delivery of IA related briefings and training material.Demonstrate ability to create Assessment and Authorization (A& A) documents and procedures that result in an AT.Manage and maintain the entire information assurance program for more complex effort or environment.Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).Ability to develop, implement and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) related to IT infrastructure systems.Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels are required.A professional attitude regarding attention to detail and customer service and excellent organizational skills are required.The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of your authorization to work in the United States.Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.Telos and its subsidiaries are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

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