Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer
Cyber Security III
Schriever Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, CO

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking a qualified Information System Security Officer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with hardware engineers, software engineers, and test teams developing, testing, and deploying cyber tools for
  compliance initiatives.
• Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities of
  CLAW systems.
• Gather data and prepare documentation in support of U.S. Government Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts to
  obtain Cyber Security Authorization to Operate (ATO) certification.
• Support the control assessment, reporting and monitoring processes using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support
  Service (eMASS).
• Coordinate actions and efforts as needed with appropriate team members, internal and external teams, customers,
  stakeholders and leaders to effectively execute tasks, solve problems and develop solutions with minimal to no mission
  impact.
• Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations.
• Develop and coordinate all authorization documentation associated including the Systems Categorization, Systems
  Security Plan, and Systems risk assessment.
• Coordinate with Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to meet Cyber
  requirements.
• Conduct assessments of information systems security requirements, evaluate current security posture and recommend
  priorities for remediation.
• Review information system infrastructure and application architecture to assess security requirements.
• Perform and document risk assessments, analyzing security vulnerabilities, and the metrics to measure the risks
  associated with those vulnerabilities; Based on the risk profile of the analyzed systems, development and documentation
  of a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) for mitigating those risks.
• Design and development of comprehensive Systems Security Plan, covering at a high level the infrastructure, policies
  and procedures which define the systems security profile for the analyzed systems.
  

Salary Information: This position is expected to pay $92,300 - $117,300 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

Education and Experience:

• Must have one of the following combinations of education and experience:
  
  
  
  • HS Diploma (or GED) and four (4) years of general experience.
  • Associate's degree and two (2) years of general experience.
  • Bachelor's degree
  
  
  
  
• Must have 2 years of Cyber Security and/or IT experience
• Must have a current DoD 8570.01M IAT Level II certification

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week and offers a flexible
work schedule Monday through Fridayduring core business hours.

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Must be able to travel, including air travel.
• Must have a valid Drivers License.

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Protection
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter/Transit Spending Accounts
• Group Legal Coverage Options
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, pleasecall (850) 362-6551.

CJ