Information Systems Security Officer (SCA) - Top Secret w/SCI eligibility

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is on the hunt for a highly experiencedInformation Systems Security Officerwith demonstratedexperience inrisk management oversight & assessmentto join our Cybersecurity team inDallas, Texas!

As anInformation Systems Security Officersupporting the Security Control Assessor (SCA),you will:

• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals
• Receive a robust benefits package that includesEmployee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities of anInformation Systems Security Officersupporting the Security Control Assessor (SCA):

• Plan and conduct security authorization reviews and assurance case development for initial installation of systems and networks.
• Develop specifications to ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts conform with security, resilience, and dependability requirements at software application, system, and network levels.
• Verify application software/network/system security postures are implemented as stated, document deviations, and recommend required actions to correct those deviations.
• Perform security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan.
• Assess the effectiveness of security controls.
• Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
• Draft statements of preliminary or residual security risks for system operation.
• Monitor and evaluate a system's compliance with information technology (IT) security, resilience, and dependability requirements.
• Perform risk analysis (e.g., threat, vulnerability, and probability of occurrence) whenever an application or system undergoes a major change.
• Maintain information systems assurance and accreditation materials.
• Support site assistance visits (SAV)s as requested by the Security Control Assessor (SCA).

• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
• DoDi 8570 IAM III level certification(e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO) OR
  
  
  
  • DoDi 8140 Advanced ISSM (e.g. CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCIA, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, GICSP, CISSP-ISSMP, CISSP) OR
  • DoDi 8140 AdvancedSCA (e.g. CISM, CISSO, CPTE, CySA+, FITSP-A, GCSA , CISA or CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, GSLC, GSNA)
  
  
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (or 4 additional years of demonstrated experience in lieu of degree)
• 8-12 years of relevant experience
• Expert knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Navy FLTCYBERCOM Authorization processes
  • GRC Experience (eMASS\Xacta)
  • Risk Management Frameworkrequirements
  • Cybersecurity (CS) principles and organizational requirements relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation
  • Information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption).
  • Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles.
  • Security Assessment and Authorization process
  • Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools, including open-source tools, and their capabilities.
  • Penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.
  • Relevant laws, policies, procedures, or governance related to critical infrastructure.
  
  
  
  
• Skilled in:
  
  
  
  • Discerning protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks.
  • Determining how a security system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, or the environment will affect outcomes.
  
  
  
  

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is$150,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975,AMERICAN SYSTEMSis one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

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• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
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