Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Is your idea of fun getting hands-on experience with networks and servers and building an Information System from the ground up? If so, this is the perfect job for you! Bring your “A” game and join us in the role of Information System Security Officer (ISSO)! Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) is currently looking for a tenacious, logical, and detail-oriented team player capable of diagnosing complex Information Technology (IT) problems, implementing workarounds, and rapidly resolving incidents.

As part of our IT Team, this person will be comfortable working independently but also enjoy working collaboratively and building close relationships with colleagues.

This type of individual is willing to proactively take ownership of challenges and is happy to support occasional after-hours work.

ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

This position is located at Eglin AFB, in the city of Valparaiso, Florida on the gulf coast of Florida.

ARA offers an excellent benefits package that includes:


* 401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer matching


* Employee Stock Ownership Plan


* Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA)


* Paid leave and holidays

ISSO Responsibilities include:


* Ensuring audits are performed, collected, and analyzed in accordance with established security policy.


* Conducting periodic Information Assurance (IA) assessments using automated tools and manual testing, documenting findings, and identifying corrective actions.


* Ensuring systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of securely.


* Implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Continuous Monitoring Strategy for secure systems.


* Ensuring all account management documentation is completed prior to adding, deleting, or modifying accounts.


* Monitoring system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning as intended.


* Maintaining all training and certification requirements.


* Working together with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO) as part of the security team, performing additional Information Technology (IT) duties, as required.

ISSO Qualifications:


* Position requires 2 to 4 years of related experience.


* Applicant must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an Active DoD Security Clearance.

ISSO Required Skills:

2 years relevant experience with following technologies,


* Windows Domain Environments


* Active Directory Domain Services (ADDS)


* Windows 10 Enterprise


* Windows Server 2016/2019/2022


* DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)


* Machine and User Security Auditing

Additional Consideration for:

Experience in maintaining networks in a secure government environment would be...