Minimum experience
2-6 years depending on education level
minimum education
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 6 years of related Cybersecurity experience; Master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or PhD with a minimum of 2 years related experience.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive compensation package, including a range of benefits to support our employees’ well-being and professional growth.
The salary range for this position is between $81,063 and $138,470, reflecting our commitment to rewarding expertise and performance.
location
Pasadena, California
functional description
As an Information Systems Security Officer, the candidate will work closely with system owners and information technology technicians to assess and verify security control baselines and ensure their technical implementations meet applicable standards.
- You will interface with other cybersecurity and information technology staff to coordinate Assessment and Authorization activities.
- You will work with the ISSM to support the certification and proper implementation of the RMF to ensure the specified security controls are in place and properly tested and that all applicable information systems continue to function as described within the RMF accreditation package.
Certifications / Other
- You must be a U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret SSBI clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligible.
- Possess at least one of the Department of Defense (DoD) approved 8570 baseline workforce certifications, or must be certified within 6 months of hire date.
additional required knowledge and skills
Requirements:
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
- Successful experience with system hardening configuration testing, continuous monitoring, and scanning using any of the following tools: SCAP, Nessus, Snort, Splunk policies and related Provide engineering solutions for all RMF accreditations throughout the entire systems/product lifecycle.
- Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational protective measures.
- Recent experience implementing the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) principles, Assessment & Accreditation lifecycle, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications including 800-53, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publications 199 & 200, and Defense Security Service (DSS) processes including Office of the Designated Approving Authority (ODAA) Business Management System (OBMS) web-based system.
- Knowledge of security concepts and best practices such as defense in-depth, least privilege, need-to-know, separation of duties, access controls, encryption, etc.
- Strong technical and social skills providing accountability and day-to-day support in ensuring classified automated information systems (AIS) are protected and operated in accordance with governing manuals.
Preferred Requirements:
- DoD 8140 IAT III or IAM II Compliant: CompTIA, ISACA, (ISC)2, or GIAC certification.
- Experience with Government, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Telos Xacta IA Manager, eMASS, or Trusted Agent FISMA(TAF).
- Experience and knowledge of using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools including; Splunk ES to analyze relevant security events and alerts.
other details
Veterans Highly Desired
Candidate must be US citizen (or be able to prove the right to work in the US for an extended period of time).
Must successfully pass a background check as a condition of employment; based on security clearance level required.
EEO statement: Concordant is an equal-opportunity employer. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.