Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant
Job Title: Information System Security Officer
Career Level From: Associate
Career Level To: Associate
Organization: Formal Authorization & Risk Mgmt (50992239)
Job Specialty: Cyber Security
What You'll Do
The Cyber Security Professional is responsible for the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of Federal information systems, as well as the development of accreditation and other required cybersecurity documentation for new and existing systems. Additionally, this person will utilize various network tools for continuous monitoring of Information Technology (IT) assets. This role includes responsibilities of the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and/or the Security Control Assessor (SCA) for classified and unclassified IT systems. Candidates are expected to have an understanding of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the various supporting elements. Successful candidates for this role will be expected to stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity risks and threats, as well as work with technology subject matter experts (SME) to develop risk assessments and the proper mitigations.
Position Duties And Responsibilities
- A&A of Federal information systems
- Development of accreditation and other required cybersecurity documentation for new and existing information systems Conduct independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls, and control enhancements employed within, or inherited, by an IT system, to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST SP) 800-37)
- Perform continuous monitoring of IT assets
- Develop risk assessments and the proper mitigations
- This role includes responsibilities of the ISSO and/or the SCA or classified and unclassified IT systems
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering/science discipline.
- OR Master's degree in engineering/science discipline.
- OR Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be considered based on a combination of at least 8 years of completed education and/or relevant experience.
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements
Preferred Job Requirements
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
- Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles
- Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of Security Assessment and Authorization process
- Knowledge of RMF best practices
- Ability to present administrative, technical, and operational information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word as well as diagrams and charts
- Knowledge of NIST 800-53/53A security controls
- Ability to assess and provide written assessments of A&A packages
- Experience with RMF in the Department of Energy (DOE) Community
- Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
- FedRAMP and Cloud compliance experience
- Knowledge of IT security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption)
- Knowledge of Application Security Risks
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (NIST SP 800-161)
- Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards
- Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods
- Knowledge of database systems
- Knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (NIST 800-82)
- Knowledge emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting,
- Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL) and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented
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Notes
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to random selection for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
