Information Systems Security Officer
Lexington, MA
Job Type: Contract | Recruiter: Peter Roos | Phone: 603-772-2700
Location: Greater Boston, MA (Onsite)
Length: 3+ years
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join their dynamic Cybersecurity Team. This role is crucial in maintaining and developing our Information Security (IS) program and ensuring compliance with established security policies and procedures. The ISSO will be responsible for overseeing operational security implementation, vulnerability management, system assessments, and recovery processes. The ideal candidate will play a key role in safeguarding critical information systems and contribute to a comprehensive security posture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain an Information Systems (IS) security program and policies to ensure the protection of sensitive and classified systems and data.
- Monitor and enforce security policies for system implementation and configuration management.
- Ensure the protection of information systems and recommend resources to maintain security.
- Continuously monitor system vulnerabilities, assess potential threats, and respond to security incidents.
- Oversee corrective actions based on security assessments and testing.
- Ensure proper recovery procedures are in place to restore security features and systems after an incident.
- Report and mitigate security breaches in a timely manner.
- Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) for all relevant systems.
- Manage and control changes to systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and conducting risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulations.
- Track audit findings, document remediation plans, and validate adherence to security standards.
- Promote awareness of security issues across the organization.
- Provide ongoing training to ensure all staff understand their security responsibilities.
- Prepare technical documents, incident reports, vulnerability assessments, and other situational awareness information for key stakeholders.
- Assist in ensuring systems and configurations comply with security guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and validate compliance through continuous security assessments and audits.
- Conduct system vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation to maintain system integrity and security.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or information security roles, particularly in relation to system security, vulnerability management, and compliance activities.
- Strong knowledge of security practices, tools, and technologies used to protect classified and sensitive systems.
- Ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with key stakeholders and provide clear security documentation and reports.
- A minimum of Security+ certification (8570 compliance) is required. Additional cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
- Due to the nature of the work, a Top-Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility is required. Candidates may be required to undergo a CI polygraph examination, and willingness to participate in this process is a must.
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