Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - TS/SCI

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.

Job Number: 1380

Riverside Research has a full time opening in the Centreville, VA, area for Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide system authorization support, risk management and business continuity expertise, threat detection and prevention methods, incident response and management methods, auditing, vulnerability management support, and the authoring and coordinating of system security documentation. Candidates must be technically proficient and capable of devising practical and sustainable solutions. 

This position will be located 100% on site at our Centreville, VA office.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), coordinating, executing, and managing cybersecurity assessment & authorization (A&A) related activities supporting hardware, software, and connectivity capabilities in support of mission and business requirements.
• Provide advice and assistance on all things cyber security for customer-acquired development and systems maintenance projects, driving and monitoring system authorization status of segment components, authoring and coordinating related documentation
• Facilitate, perform, and manage actions necessary to maintain system and capability accreditation status consistent with DoDI 8510.01 (Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)), including scanning, auditing, and authoring/coordinating security accreditation-related documentation
• Review and advise on security aspects of contracted maintenance deliverables and proposals
• Present system maintenance, authorization status, and potential issues to leadership.
• Keep customer leadership aware of any roadblocks, issues, or concerns with system authorization status
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance (able to obtain and maintain a CI Poly)
• BS degree in information systems or related technical field
• 3-5+ years of IT/security-related experience
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II / IAM Level I certification
• Practical knowledge of client, server, data storage, and networking technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot, assess root cause, and resolve technical issues
• Innovative with strong analytical, problem-solving, organization and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently with minimal direction
• Open to occasional travel (to Dayton, OH / WPAFB apx. 5% if needed)

Desired Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with polygraph
• Advanced degree in a technical field
• 5+ years of IT/security-related experience with recent ISSO experience
• Sec+/CASP/CISSP certification
• Prior experience with SIEM, RMF project management, and vulnerability scanning tools
• Advanced interpersonal skills to work and interact with technically and organizationally diverse personnel 

Riverside Research strives to be one of America's premier providers of independent, trusted technical and scientific expertise. We continue to add experienced and technically astute staff who are highly motivated to help our DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) customers deliver world class programs. As a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, we believe service to customers and support of our staff is our mission. Our goal is to serve as a destination company by providing an industry-leading, positive, and rewarding employee experience for all who join us. We aspire to be a valued partner to our customers and to earn their trust through our unwavering commitment to achieve timely, innovative, cost-effective and mission-focused solutions.

All positions at Riverside Research are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Riverside Research does not mandate COVID vaccination as a condition of employment. However, proof of vaccination or negative test may be required to enter certain government facilities and sites. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site-specific requirements. To protect the health and safety of its employees, their families, and to comply with customer requirements, the company requires all employees to disclose vaccination status (upon hire). 

Our EEO PolicyRiverside Research is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.

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This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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