Staff Systems Analyst (ISSO)

Company: Ara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you will find the contact information to request the appropriate accommodation by visiting the following page:Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an immediate need for an Early to Mid-Level IT Professional to serve as a Staff Systems Analyst (ISSO) for the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments (AMA) division in Santa Barbara, CA. The qualified candidate will have 2 - 4 years of previous related experience as a Staff Systems Analyst. The candidate will support multiple programs and will coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for these Information Systems to ensure the Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are implemented, functional, and kept up to date according to System Security Plans, 32 CFR Part 117 of the NISPOM, DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), and applicable NIST Publications. For this position, ARA will only consider applicants with a SECRET Security Clearance or higher. The applicant must be a United States citizen and have or qualify for a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

• What you'll do as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  • In this position, the ISSO will audit, manage, and maintain systems that adhere to government regulations.
  • Ensure information systems continue to meet compliance requirements.
  • Perform required periodic assessments of existing security controls that protect information systems.
  • Ensure user activity monitoring data is analyzed, stored, and protected in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
  • Monitor all available resources that provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or ongoing attacks and reporting them as necessary.
  • Ensure audit records are collected, recorded, and analyzed in accordance with the System Security Plan (SSP).
  • Ensure configuration management policies and procedures are followed.
  • Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the SSP.
  • Ensure all proper account management documentation is completed.
  • Verify all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
  • Support the secure maintenance and continuous monitoring programs.
  • Report required corrective actions for all identified findings and vulnerabilities to the ISSM.
  • Support the ISSM, the System and Network Administrator with the implementation, configuration and maintenance of security controls, the installation of security updates, and the installation, removal, upgrade, and replacement of software or hardware.
  • Provide technical support to end users as needed.
  • Perform and assist end users with file transfers per the Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedure.
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with the 32 CFR Part 117 of the NISPOM, DAAPM, Department of Defense (DoD) regulations, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
  • Assist the ISSM with implementing, auditing physical and technical security controls to protect the information systems and perform the continuous monitoring requirements of information systems in a secure government environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the ISSM.
  • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Position Requirements
    • U. S. Citizen with eligibility to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance based on a Tier 5 investigation.
    • Bachelor's Degree in a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience, an Associate's Degree with 4-8 years of relevant experience, or a High School Diploma with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
    • Intermediate knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows Server management, networking, a strong understanding of computer operating systems (Windows and Linux), software and computer hardware.
    • Experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing security controls on information systems in a secure government environment.
    • Ability to configure laptop/desktops/servers, install applications, and troubleshoot as required.
    • Possess or have the ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level I professional certification (i.e. Security+).
    • Ability to lift and move computer equipment including workstations, servers, printers, scanners, monitors, etc.
    • Ability to lift 30 pounds.
    • Highest degree of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
    • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, writing, and verbal skills in order to communicate with all levels of staff and customer.
    • Self-directed, detail-oriented, problem solver with the ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
    • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and adhere to a high level of confidentiality.
    • Possess the ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and be flexible.
    • Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Position Preferences
    • Current Top Secret or higher-level security clearance.
    • Experience with the 32 CFR Part 117 of the NISPOM and the Department of Defense Directives 5200.01, Volumes 1-4.
    • Proficient in Information Assurance Security specifications such as RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
    • Experience with security assessment and hardening tools, i.e., STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, etc.
    • Trained and proficient in Assured File Transfer (AFT) procedures.
    • Knowledge of Servers, Networking, Routing, Firewalls, Switches, RMF, and the ATO process.
    • Company & Division InformationDo you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,000 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.ARA also prides itself, on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company's success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We are also very proud of our Women's Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Travel Required No . Rarely, successful candidate may need to travel for training purposes. QualificationsEducationPreferredAssociates or better.Bachelors or better.High School or better.ExperiencePreferred8-10 years: High School 4-8 years: Associates 2-4 years: Bachelors Licenses & CertificationsRequiredPreferredCert Info Sys Secur ProfComp TIA Security+Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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