Information Systems Security Officer

at  Amentum

Information Systems Security Office | Alice Springs, NT
Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.
Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?
Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Information Systems Security Office to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.
It is a condition upon your application that candidates are Australian or US citizens to obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS – MINIMUM ESSENTIAL

• Minimum 2 years’ experience – extensive work experience in a current ISSO role with IA Certifications may suffice for degree
• Experience in Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503) and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Meets DoD 8570.1 Certification Requirements as an Information Assurance Technical Category II (IAT II) minimum (for system and network administrators)
• Linux experience preferred
• Prior experience in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and technical report writing
• Excellent communication skills and ability to brief at all levels to include Senior Leadership
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement
• Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes
• Demonstrated customer focus
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of workplace diversity and equity, and EH&S

STATEMENT OF WORK REQUIREMENTS

All personnel assigned shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) reports directly to the Information Systems security Manager and provides support to the ISSM in the development and management of operational information systems security implementation policy, procedures, and guidelines.
The ISSO is responsible for the preparation, review, and update of authorization packages. The ISSO ensures approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package, notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals, ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Ensure compliance with all site’s environmental health and safety requirements
• Any other reasonable duties as requested

IT IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS OR USA CITIZENS TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SECURITY CLEARANCE, APPLICABLE TO EACH ROLE AS THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A SECURITY CLEARANCE.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Labor Law Posters
EEO including Disability/Protected Veteran

All Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the EHS Handbook, each person is responsible for:

• Completing work tasks in a safe manner
• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS Manager
• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the EHS Handbook during the performance of their work
• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environmen