Information Systems Security Officer - Level 2

at  Stratum Networks

Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate candidate who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis Junction, MD.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction

• Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans
• Develops, tests, and operates firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems and software deployment tools
• Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices
• Implements, enforces, communicates, and develops security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education/awareness programs
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and external Web integrity scans to determine compliance
• Communicates alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to their network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems

Immediate day shift position available. (Day shift, Monday thru Friday)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet contract level requirements for appropriate position. In addition, position requires Four (4) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Ten (10) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
Required Skills:
Configuration and Document Management
Security Policy
Security Vulnerability Scanning Tools
System Security Plan (SSP)
(Candidate shall have appropriate certification in compliance with the requirements of the DoD 8570 Information Assurance Category IAT Level I.)

STRATUM NETWORKS IS A RAPIDLY GROWING INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS COMPANY WITH EXPERT KNOWLEDGE OF IMPLEMENTING SECURE INFRASTRUCTURE, PROVIDING SECURITY INTEGRATION, DEVELOPMENT, ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS. OUR HIGH-END NETWORK AND SECURITY CONSULTING TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CLIENTS CREATE ROBUST, SECURE NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES FOR LOCAL AND GLOBAL, TERRESTRIAL AND SATELLITE NETWORKS.

As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com.

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