Information Systems Security Officer

relevant to information technology security, information systems security, information assurance engineering, and systems administration.

• Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience OR High School/GED + 6 years of experience OR Associate’s degree + 4 years of experience OR Master’s degree or higher + 0 – 2 years of experience

• Knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management workflows
• Understanding and application of network security principles, practices, and implementations
• Working knowledge of cross-functional integration of information systems into a physical security environment
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
• Understanding of system methodologies including but not limited to client server, web hosting, web content servers, policy servers, directory servers, firewalls, WAN, LAN, switches, and routers
• Familiarity with detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment
• Working knowledge of configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing
• Proficient in the use of tools used to prevent and/or negate malicious code
• Understanding of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) tools that scan at the physical layer of all removable and fixed media types including but not limited to: (CDs, hard drives, thumb drives, Zip/Jazz, etc.)
• Ability to explain in clear language Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503
• Ability to support evidentiary forensics and preservation
• Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data
• Demonstrated ability to translate technical information and information technology jargon into plain English
• Ability to apply a risk management philosophy when faced with security challenges and the ability to articulate the pro’s and con’s of a particular solution in a clear concise manner
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer operating systems (e.g., Microsoft Windows, LINUX, UNIX, Mac OS, etc.)
• Analytical ability to understand complex technical configuration management documents
• Demonstrated proficiency with database maintenance
• Strong ability to elicit, articulate, and document information in a well-organized manner
• Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of all applicable customer, IC, and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related IT/IA/IM
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills to engender rapport with the military personnel, civilians, and other contractors at all levels
• An ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines, and to manage the workflow of the ISSO team
• Demonstrated ability to correlate audit results between various systems and/or users and notify the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) of any discrepancies

Pay Range: VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $100,000-$113,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location.

When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.