Role: Information System Security Officer (Level 1) Location: Washington, DC 20536 Overview Apex Systems is in search for a Information System Security Officer (Level 1) to support a Cyber Security Team onsite in Washington, DC. The primary responsibilities for the position are to support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk. The nature of the work requires that the candidate demonstrate initiative, organization, responsibility, customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information. Candidates must be US citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a DHS Public Trust as condition of employment. 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Contributions Support the creation, monitoring, and updating the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates Support the creation of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks Support annual assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan Support the review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually Help coordinate with the customer's Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements Support Contingency Plan tests at least annually and updating the plan Support system self-assessments as part of an Ongoing Authorization program Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit) Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs) Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools Support the planning of certifying and accrediting their assigned information system or information systems Ensure CM processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks Support the management system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy Participate in DevOps Sec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems. Qualifications Two (2) years of experience in the Information Assurance (IA) field; one (1) of which must be FISMA-related Bachelor's Degree in related IT field or Bachelor's Degree may be substituted with four (4) additional years of FISMA- related experience, for a total of six (6) years of experience One of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines Knowledge and experience with the vulnerability scanning, assessment, and analysis Knowledge and experience with the operating system and network knowledge (ie, Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN]) Knowledge and experience with the information security and assurance principles (eg, Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies Knowledge and experience with the application security, database security, and network security Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred Applies basic knowledge of IA concepts, practices, and procedures Preferred Skills Current experience providing ISSO support to DHS EEO EmployerApex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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