NextGen Federal Systems
Operations & Mission Support
SecurityAnalyst/InformationSystemsSecurityOfficer(ISSO)
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“Security Analyst / Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at NextGen Federal Systems. Skills: Information Systems Security, Risk management, Compliance, NIST. Monitor systems for security threats. Perform access reviews”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure compliance with regulations; Protect sensitive data; Mitigate system vulnerabilities; Achieve residual risk determination
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Risk analysis; Vulnerability assessment
Active DOW/DoD Secret Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in computer science, 4+ years ISSO experience, 4+ years NIST standards experience, Active Secret clearance
Nice to Have
CISSP certification, CISM certification, CompTIA Security+ certification, Knowledge of FISMA, Knowledge of FedRAMP, Knowledge of NIST special publications
What You'll Do.
Monitor systems for security threats
Perform access reviews
Review vulnerability assessment reports
Mitigate vulnerability assessment reports
Propose system security enhancements
Support security operations centers
Support system reviews
Support incident investigations
Maintain security architecture knowledge
Maintain business purpose knowledge
Document NIST 800-53 controls
Certify continuous monitoring information
Advise on architecture changes
Advise on configuration changes
Certify software for production
Evaluate software risk
Provide software risk guidance
Support internal audits
Support external audits
Support corrective action plans
Evaluate access requests
Advise on access requests
Produce Ongoing Authorization artifacts
Produce NIST CSF artifacts
Perform certification assessments
Review whitelist self-assessments
Review STIG systems security
Review cybersecurity control evidence
Conduct security architecture reviews
Develop customized checklists
Analyze mitigation plans
Determine residual risk
Review POA&Ms technical justification
Determine proposed solution adequacy
Conduct risk assessment
Analyze information system threats
Analyze information system vulnerabilities
Analyze potential impact of loss
Identify countermeasures
Determine residual risk
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Security operations centers
Communication Scope
Technical justification; Risk analysis documentation
Process & Methodology
Change management, Configuration management, POA&M management
Full Job Description
## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting a program with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The ideal candidate will hold a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Security+ certification and possess hands-on experience with information security practices, risk management, and compliance. You will lead in the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of security policies to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Clearance: This position requires an active DOW/DoD Secret Clearance. ## Responsibilities & Duties Responsible for continuous monitoring activities for systems, including monitoring for security threats, performing access reviews, reviewing and developing mitigation for vulnerability assessment reports, and proposing enhancements for system security. · Support security operations centers (or similar capabilities) in supporting system reviews and potential incident investigations. · Maintain knowledge of the security architecture and the business purpose of systems. · Document and maintain knowledge of all relevant NIST 800-53 controls for each IT system for which the ISSO is responsible. · Update SSPs semi-annually and document any changes. · Certify the accuracy of continuous monitoring information for assigned systems. · Advise on proposed architecture or configuration changes using the established change and configuration management process. · Certify software planned to be introduced to the production environment is evaluated and provide guidance regarding the potential for the software to introduce risk into the environment. · Support the agency on periodic internal and external audits, including support for the execution of identified corrective action plans as needed. · Evaluate and advise on all access requests for privileged accounts to IT systems. · Support and prod
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