Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Location: East Hartford, CT

Type: Contract to hire

Pay Rate: Up to $60/hour

REQUIRES ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Information Systems Security Manager ISSM and the Florida Site Cybersecurity Manager to ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for all IS under his/her purview

• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and security responsibility awareness before being granted access to the IS

• Collect, review, document, and archive security relevant logs, reports and files in accordance with the System Security Plan SSP , reporting any anomalies to the ISSM Monitor and analyze all available resources that track user activity, provide warnings of system vulnerabilities, and provide system performance information in accordance with cybersecurity plans and policies

• Conduct periodic testing and reviews of IS to ensure compliance with cybersecurity authorization requirements, reporting findings to and coordinating with the ISSM as necessary

• Document and coordinate ISSM approval for any security relevant changes to the IS prior to implementation, developing and updating the SSP to reflect such changes as appropriate; In close collaboration with the ISSM, prepare, distribute, and maintain IS cybersecurity plans, instructions, guidance, standard operating procedures, and assessment and authorization documentation, ensuring they are kept current and are accessible to authorized individuals

• Monitor and oversee data backup, archival, and system recovery processes for functional testing and cybersecurity compliance

• Assist in performing incident response activities investigation, collection, reporting, containment, and eradication as applicable in accordance with incident response policy, plans, procedures, and ISSM guidance

• Partner and coordinate with internal and external customers and security peers in the completion of internal projects, process improvement initiatives, development of cybersecurity procedures, and technical efficiencies

• Possess and maintain technical competence and a working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures and obtain within 6 months of hire and maintain DoD-recognized cyber security baseline certifications such as CompTIA Security Qualifications:

• Current/active Secret-level or higher security clearance

• U.S Citizenship required

• Two- year degree or higher, preferably in cybersecurity, computer science, or IT-related field of study

• Six plus (6+) years of hands-on experience considered in lieu of two-year degree

• Current DoD-recognized cybersecurity baseline certifications such as Security+ strongly preferred

• Two plus (2+) years’ experience in a cybersecurity support role, preferably of information systems supporting classified programs or activities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year degree or higher preferably in cybersecurity, computer science, or IT-related field of study

• DoD-recognized IAM-Level II or higher industry-recognized cybersecurity certifications such as CASP, CISM, and/or CISSP

• Hands-on experience supporting validated desktop, server, network, systems administration, troubleshooting, implementation security requirements in Microsoft Windows 10

• OS imaging, installation, configuring, and support troubleshooting

• Familiarity with Splunk, Tenable.sc, and/or other system monitoring tools

• General knowledge of networking technologies such as TCP/IP ports, protocols and services, switching, and routing

• Familiarity with security hardening guides tools DISA STIGs/SCAP

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Visit https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

What happens next:

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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