Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for the JWICS environment at Hanscom AFB.  This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ensure the continued upgrade, expansion, and integration of the Hanscom JWICS SCI architecture and infrastructure.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information.
• Administer Active Directory user and computer accounts, security groups, and access permissions.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate system administration and reporting tasks.
• Image, deploy, and re-image USAF JWICS desktops and laptops in accordance with Air Force and DoD standards.
• Issue, manage, and troubleshoot PKI certificates and related authentication services.
• Perform Windows 11 desktop administration and basic network troubleshooting, including TCP/IP connectivity, DNS, and authentication issues.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.
• Respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
• Provide coordination and support to the Hanscom JWICS Site ISSM in all matters related to ICD 503 and RMF to ensure Hanscom JWICS maintains it Authorization to Operate (ATO) and high security posture.
• Serve as controlled equipment custodian COMSEC, key member of configuration management team site ops, planning, disaster recovery and network encryption.
• Operate and maintain customer’s JWICS LAN IAW ICD 503 and subordinate directives and guidance for information systems security in SCI Facilities and environments.
• Create and maintain JWICS User Accounts.
• Develop Computer Systems Requirement Documents (CSRDs) and Security Impact Analysis (SIAs) as required.
• Serve as alternate for Hanscom JWICS ISSO.
• Coordinate new Hanscom JWICS connections and configuration management change requests.
• Maintain and control access privileges to network resources.
• Maintain Site-level TCP/IP and internet for JWICS and customer organizations.
• Maintain JWICs file servers.
• Install, monitor, maintain and ensure optimal system operations of communications devices.
• Test and configure new hardware.
• Obtain CSRD approval for systems prior to any system installation.
• Implement approved CSRDs as direct be government COTR.
• Augment/support IAO and Computer Security duties in SCIF, including prepare A&A documentation; prepare new user forms and related duties.

Qualifications

10+ years experience in information security for a DoW or Federal government agency.  Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.  Must be Security+ CE certified.  Experience with reporting, scanning and analysis using ACAS.  Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions.  Possess excellent technical writing, critical thinking/analytical, oral and written communication skills.  Knowledge and experience communicating IA concepts to technical and nontechnical personnel.  Able to develop technical documents and produce system design documentation.  Must have excellent customer service skills; be able project a positive image and professional manner at all times; and be able to work within the confines of a set time schedule.  Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

 

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled