Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI), is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Dayton, OH. MTSI is co-owned by more than 1500 engineers, analysts, and professionals dedicated to providing high caliber services to aerospace and defense and intelligence customers across the US.

We are looking for the best to join us as we grow.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work : Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values : Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership : we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company;

we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for :
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO / year + 10 holidays / year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross / Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success : We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit .

Responsibilities :

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) who will be responsible for maintaining compliance with applicable security regulations, leading the Information Assurance program for various classified information systems, and performing site-level Information Technology support in a customer facility.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures
• Generate and maintain required IS security documentation including Systems Security Plans (SSP), Information Assurance Standard Operating Procedures (IA SOP), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, Risk Assessments, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), equipment specifications, practices and procedures
• Maintain customer-required Information Assurance (IA) certifications
• Maintain day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of classified ISs
• Schedule, perform and maintain records of required IS auditing, patching, maintenance, software / hardware changes, and scanning based on evolving threat / vulnerabilities and customer compliance requirements
• Develop and conduct test procedures for verification Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) safeguards to meet customer requirements based upon NISPOM, DAAPM and related NIST publications
• Employ customer-approved procedures for sanitizing and releasing system components and media
• Maintain a repository of security authorizations for ISs under the office’s purview
• Assess changes to an IS by performing periodic self-inspections, tests and reviews of the IS program to ensure that systems are operating as authorized / accredited and that conditions have not changed;

ensure corrective actions are taken for identified findings and vulnerabilities

• Maintain a working knowledge of IS functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures Coordinate with Facility Security Officer (FSO) and Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) to define, implement and
• Maintain information security policies, strategies, and procedures
• Implement policies and procedures for responding to security incidents, and for investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
• Ensure the development, documentation, and presentation of classified IS security education, awareness, and training activities

Qualifications :

• Top Secret security clearance with current SCI eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Five (5) years of experience working in an IA-related field and / or six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in IT with a heavy emphasis on systems administration
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or related field (or additional 4 years’ experience)
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS (client and server); familiarity with Linux required
• CompTIA Security+ certification; CompTIA A+ and Networks+ certs desired
• CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification desired
• Certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Manager Level III or Information Assurance Architect and Engineer Level I within 6 months of the date of hire

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with A&A documentation and system authorization artifacts
• Knowledge of federal security requirements and mandates (, RMF, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Standards of Information Technology (NIST))
• Experience with security architectures, firewalls and network access
• Experience with risk managed downloads, IS sanitization and destruction, PEDs, contaminations, incident response, virus scanning, privileged user access, and hardware / software configuration management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent time management, scheduling, and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as follow detailed instructions for completing tasks
• Must be a team player and be able to work within all levels of a project team
• Experience using security hardening, collection and assessment tools (, WASSP, SECSCN, Nessus, etc.) is desired
18 days ago