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Convocourses Podcast: Updates, Cybersecurity Path, 8140

November 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment

Hello,
Today’s podcast talks about updates to the RMF ISSO Security Controls Documentation courses is going to be updated soon: https://securitycompliance.thinkific.com/courses/rmf-isso-security-controls-documentation (Configuration management security controls are being added).
The price will increase soon so the time to buy is NOW (11/16/2020)!

We go into what IT certification you need for Information System Security Work (#ISSO). We show him a breakdown of the DoD 8140 which talks about cyber workforce requirements.

We talk about getting Splunk and other internal training at jobs.

Someone asked, “what is the future of Cybersecurity? and what certifications do I think will be needed in the future?
Cloud technology. Cloud tech will be as important as knowing basic networking.

We talk about FedRAMP and give an overview of what it is about.
We answer the question “what is the career path to cybersecurity analyst?”

We also talk about the importance of protecting your privacy. Search yourself on http://spokeo.com
We also discuss bein in the IT office and avoiding politics and other sensitive topics.

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ConvoCourses Tips for New ISSO RMF on Discord

September 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment

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ISSO II @ Schriever AFB

February 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment

The ISSO’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

Review, prepare, and update AIS authorization packages
Notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS authorization
Perform AIS self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans
Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams
Conduct security surveys at subordinate facilities and gather pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system authorization packages
Coordinate, prepare, and track AIS inspections, reports, and responses
Maintain AIS security records and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes operating in government facilities
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts
Review, track, and conduct AIS training
Experience:

4 years related experience
Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:

Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire
Security Clearance:

Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
Other Requirements:

Must be familiar with current security policy/manuals Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision
Willingness to travel within the organizational geographic Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note – could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

PL Consulting, Inc. Dedicated to Cyber Security

A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

C: 443.880.7716 O: 571.525.2477

https://www.plcinc.us/

Information System Security Officer ISSO el dorado hills CA job

February 17, 2020 by Leave a Comment

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the job:
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Duties:

· Provides oversight for the establishment, implementation and adherence to policies and standards that guide and support the terms of the information security strategy.

· Provides risk management activities that assure an acceptable level of risk for the organization/project.

· Produce DoD Risk Management Framework (#RMF) packages.

· Manages the information security incident management program to ensure the prevention, detection, containment and correction of security breaches.

· Acts as a lead participant in the resolution of problems concerning security violations

Skills:

· Experience with DoD Information Assurance (#IA) policies and procedures.

· Experience creating #DOD RMF packages and associated work products.

Education & Certifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

· At least 5 years of experience

· MCSE, Security + or similar certification

Security Clearance:

· Candidate must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
http://www.mantech.com/careers/Pages/careers.aspx \ careers@mantech.com

Information System Security Officer DC

April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment

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Title: Information System Security Officer (#ISSO)
Location : Washington, DC
Duration : Full time

Active Clearance required.

Description:
The contractor shall assist the government in the assessment process for all new and legacy systems to determine the security requirements associated with each system. The contractor shall interact with both technical and non-technical personnel in order to conduct a comprehensive review of a system, network or application. This is a technical role requiring moderate to advanced knowledge of security engineering, the #ATO process, enterprise monitoring, and incident response. The contractor shall assist in building or refining the program to achieve the assessment process. The contractor shall work with various elements of the cybersecurity team to understand roles, missions and requirements in order to inform this process.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience
At least 3 years serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at a cleared facility.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in a computer science- or Information Assurance-related field.
At least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (#CISSP), Global Information Security Professional (#GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (#CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction #8570.1 IAM Level III proficiency.
Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable. Nessus and/or SecurityCenter, IBM Guardium, Client Weblnspect, or like applications and Network Mapper (#NMAP).
A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or Engineering is preferred.

Please provide the following information
Rate Expectation:
Full Name:
Contact No:
Alternate contact (if any):
Email address:
Current Location:
Relocation:
Availability:
Visa status

Kindly share your detailed resume at zoeyw@etalentnetwork.com

If you are qualified and interested in making a change or know of a friend who might have the required qualifications, please call me ASAP at (703) 261-7028 Ext.267, even if we have spoken recently about a different position. If you do respond via e-mail please include a daytime phone number so I can reach you. In considering candidates, time is of the essence, so please respond ASAP. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,
ZoeyWest
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McLeanVA
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Information System Security Officer sunnyvale, CA

April 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment

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the job in this video:
Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: 6 Months (Possible extension)

Secret Clearance

Job Description:
Performs system and program auditing to ensure compliance to system security plan.
Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for secure implementation and compliance in accordance with government regulations and information assurance/cybersecurity guidelines. Creates, maintains and submits information system security documents and reports to regulatory agencies and leadership.
Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security documentation; assists with the implementation of security procedures; verifies information system security requirements; performs information system certification and accreditation planning, testing, assessing and liaison activities.
Familiar with information system security architectural documentation standards.
Able to apply information assurance / cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to an architectural/risk based framework.
Provide architectural / risk based analysis of information assurance / cyber security features and relate existing system to future needs and trends and requirements.

Skills Required
Windows client/server background. Some UNIX/LINUX technical experience, knowledge of OS security requirements and IS (Information Systems) auditing experience.
HBSS and SIPRNet experience required.

Experience Required
Previous ISSO and SIPRNet experience needed.

Education Required
Bachelor or equivalent work experience.

Please provide the following information
Rate Expectation:
Full Name:
Contact No:
Alternate contact (if any):
Email address:
Current Location:
Relocation:
Availability:
Visa status

Kindly share your detailed resume at zoeyw@etalentnetwork.com

Sincerely yours,
ZoeyWest
E TalentNetwork

Home

8251 Greensboro Drive, Suite 250
McLeanVA
zoeyw@etalentnetwork.com
(703) 261-7028 Ext.267