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Areté is seeking a full time Information Systems Security Officer to work in our Northridge, CA facility. The selected candidate will have and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access, including a CI polygraph. The candidate will collaborate with other Cyber Security and IT staff members, travel occasionally, and provide some after-hours support. The candidate will also support a variety of information systems at varying levels of complexity on the classified and corporate networks. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
Generous PTO and Leave Times
Other Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
Other Considerations
Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.PandoLogic. Keywords: Information Systems Manager (MIS), Location: Northridge, CA - 91324
Discover your future with us.
Areté is seeking a full time Information Systems Security Officer to work in our Northridge, CA facility. The selected candidate will have and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI access, including a CI polygraph. The candidate will collaborate with other Cyber Security and IT staff members, travel occasionally, and provide some after-hours support. The candidate will also support a variety of information systems at varying levels of complexity on the classified and corporate networks. This is an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work directly with onsite and remote designated Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs).
- Assist in the development and implementation of government approved information security procedures and system security plans for the operation of networked and standalone classified computers systems, as well as coordinating government agency approvals/accreditations.
- Responsible for periodic system self-inspections/testing, weekly system audits, conduct media reviews and comprehensive investigations of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise as needed.
- Work directly with onsite and remote designated Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs).
- Assist in the development and implementation of government approved information security procedures and system security plans for the operation of networked and standalone classified computers systems, as well as coordinating government agency approvals/accreditations.
- Responsible for periodic system self-inspections/testing, weekly system audits, conduct media reviews and comprehensive investigations of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise as needed.
Generous PTO and Leave Times
- Bereavement
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K Retirement Plan Contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Continuing Education Funds
- Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Vision Reimbursement
- Creativity
- Integrity
- Passion
- Responsiveness
- Collaboration
- Active Top Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in an Information Technology or Cybersecurity related discipline and/or current, applicable industry-standard certifications (Security+, CISSP, GSEC).
- Minimum of 2 years working as an ISSO, Cyber Security Analyst or similar role.
- Current IAT Level II Security Certification or higher (Security+, CASP, CySA+, CISSP, GSEC) or ability to obtain within 3 months of the start date.
- NISPOM experience and an understanding of the implementation of RMF on DoD/IC systems.
- Must have solid technical knowledge on how Microsoft Windows 10 and Server operating systems are hardened.
- Experience with common information system Cyber Security tools, technologies, and STIGs (Nessus/ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIG Viewer, Microsoft Group Policy, etc);
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously and on a team.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to document/diagram information systems and procedures.
- Experience with Security Directives, Policies, Publications and Regulations including but not limited to the NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, and/or JSIG.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Other Requirements
U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.
Other Considerations
Areté is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website because of your disability. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.PandoLogic. Keywords: Information Systems Manager (MIS), Location: Northridge, CA - 91324