Junior Information System Security Officer, Cyber Defense Technologies, Springfield, VA
Cyber Defense Technologies -
Springfield, VA,
US
Junior Information System Security Officer
Date Posted: 2024-06-01
Job description
Overview: CDT is looking to add an entry level Information Systems Security Officer I to assists the Government on basic IT and information system security issues affecting the mission. This position will be onsite in Springfield, VA.
Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the implementation of required government policy (e.g.,, NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and makes recommendations on process tailoring.
- Performs analyses to validate established security requirements and recommends additional security requirements and safeguards where required.
- Supports the formal Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
- Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
- Exhibits technical and operational proficiency in the primary duties of the job family. Plays a key role in implementing projects and programs in the function.
- Acts as a resource to managers and employees in the organization.
- Familiarity with conducting research and analysis.
- Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels.
- Ability to work with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM).
- Associate's Degree or higher + 0-3 years of experience OR HS/GED + 4 years of experience
- CompTIA Security +