Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III (Philadelphia)

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III

Position : ISSO III

Location : NSWC Philadelphia Division, Philadelphia, PA

Salary Negotiable - Full time with benefits - Offer contingent upon contract award

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity focused on research and development, test and evaluation, engineering, and fleet support for the Navy's ships, submarines, military watercraft, and unmanned vehicles. SDS seeks a knowledgeable Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join NSWCPD Code 104, which oversees the Information Technology Operations Division, providing cybersecurity and information assurance support for the Navy Marine Corp Intranet (NMCI) Network and associated Business Systems.

The ISSO III will be responsible for the development, monitoring, and execution of the Cybersecurity Program in support of Code 104. This includes managing the DoD Information Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process and implementing Risk Management Framework (RMF) services. The candidate will develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, review A&A artifacts, conduct A&A validation, and ensure the implementation of appropriate security postures across various systems. The ISSO III will provide subject matter expertise in cybersecurity lifecycle management, coordinate the sustainment of labs under RMF, and support organizational incident response efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Cybersecurity Program in accordance with DoD guidelines.
• Coordinate and enact necessary security changes to ensure compliance with published policies at various organizational levels.
• Conduct cybersecurity vulnerability and threat analyses, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Support cyber incident responses, including isolating potentially affected assets and conducting initial investigations and data collection.
• Perform ongoing reviews of A&A artifacts, ensuring that all documentation meets compliance requirements.
• Validate A&A processes and ensure that security postures are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Collaborate with various teams to coordinate the implementation and operation of labs under RMF.
• Provide training and support to staff on cybersecurity best practices and policies

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