ISSO with Security Clearance

Job Description The contractor shall support CBP/OPR/CI in a wide range of systems engineering, administration, and Cyber security & regulatory compliance services necessary to maintain and secure OPR information technology networks used in the detection and investigations of cybercrimes and CBP policy violations. Primary Responsibilities: The contractor shall provide a qualified individual(s) to serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) providing cyber security oversight for several major OPR applications and general support systems as assigned by the Government Information Systems Security Manager. The contractor ISSO must be an acknowledged expert concerning current Federal, National, DHS and CBP standards, policies, requirements and procedures and shall provide technical security expertise in planning, coordinating, preparing and authoring security authorization documentation necessary to ensure OPR meets all Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA) regulatory requirements and DHS 4300-A Sensitive Systems Policy and CBP 1400-05D Information Security Policy. In attaining this goal, the contractor shall support the Government Information Systems Security Manager by performing the following duties: Develop, draft, review and endorse all information systems security plans and other security authorization artifacts and documents such as:
• Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems (FIPS 199) Assessment
• E-Authentication Determination
• Privacy Threshold Determination
• Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA)
• Risk Assessment Plans
• System Security Plans
• Controls Testing (Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E Plans
• Configuration/Change Management Plans
• Contingency Plans
• Contingency Plan Test and Test Results
• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act plans
• Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Policy waiver and risk acceptance requests
• Ensure that assigned systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable policies and procedures NIST SP 800-37, Rev 2, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations: A System Life Cycle Approach for Security and Privacy, DHS 4300A Policy and Handbook, CBP Information Systems Security Policies and Procedures Handbook (HB 1400-05), and internal CBP (i.e., Office of Information Technology, Security Operations Division, etc.) security policies and practices
• Develop, review, maintain, and provide system security documentation for assigned systems, including System Security Plans, Interconnection Security Agreements, Contingency Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, (POA&M), Waivers, and Exceptions through the DHS FISMA system management tool in use to implement and manage the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Complete all activities required by the DHS Ongoing Authorization (OA) Program to transition assigned systems into the DHS OA Program and perform all required actions to maintain system authorization under OA once the system is admitted to the Program
• Assist the Government with the reporting and management of system level security violations and incidents.
• Assist the Government with the technical security evaluation of threats and vulnerabilities involving new/enhanced technology.
• Assist the Government with providing oversight to vulnerability scanning processes and procedures and security patch management/flaw remediation processes and procedures.
• Assist with development of cyber security SOPs, playbooks, work instructions, and other procedures and processes to mature cyber security capabilities. Required Skills A minimum of a Bachelor's degree coupled with 8 - 12 years' experience in the Information Technology arena or Master's Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience. Demonstrated experience creating Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms)
Demonstrated experience creating Risk Assessment Plans Demonstrated experience creating Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act plans Demonstrated experience with Federal Information Systems Modernization Act (FISMA) regulatory requirements and DHS 4300-A Sensitive Systems Policy and CBP 1400-05D Information Security Policy Desired Skills Active security clearance About Metronome, LLC Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire. Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire Upload a current resume Complete the Online Application and Submit Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.