Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2) Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Information Assurance, Security Architecture Design, Security Requirements Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: No Job Description: Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Information System Security Officer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an Information System Security Officer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USPS. You will play a crucial role in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting security controls and processes for our government customer, the United States Postal Service. The Information System Security Officer helps ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Information System Security Officer joining our team to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from threats by implementing security measures, monitoring breaches, investigating incidents, and developing security policies and disaster recovery plans to safeguard data and infrastructure from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction. They act as the first line of defense, using tools like firewalls and encryption to secure data, train users on best practices, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through continuous research. Officers also play a crucial role in monitoring networks, investigating breaches, and responding to security incidents. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline, preferred but not required. NOTE: If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required. Required Experience: 3+ years of experience in information system security roles (ISSO or similar). Ability to manage responsibility for security assessments of a variety of applications or domains, including cloud computing, and to manage several projects/initiatives of large size, complexity, and risk. Demonstrated proficiency in implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and documenting compliance measures based on NIST RMF and ISO standards to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated proficiency in successfully evaluating and supporting documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to assure that new and existing information technology (IT) systems meet the organization's information assurance (IA) and security requirements. Demonstrated proficiency in ensuring appropriate treatment of risk, compliance, and assurance from internal and external perspectives. Ability to support development of actionable security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines to ensure enterprise IT architecture and support is consistent, usable, secure, and adds value to the business. Experience with network and vulnerability scanning tools and technologies to interrogate systems for configuration and status. In-depth understanding of security architecture principles and best practices to design, implement, and maintain secure IT infrastructures in alignment with A&A policies. Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools for managing Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes. Ability to serve as subject matter expert (SME) for the USPS A&A process, including providing guidance to stakeholders, business units, and new A&A resources as necessary. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organizational skills and ability to