Information System Security Officer at Draper in Cambridge, MA

Summary: Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA, focused on delivering innovative solutions for national challenges. The Information System Security Officer supports the continuous monitoring and authorization of classified information systems, ensuring compliance with security policies and conducting audits and monitoring activities. Responsibilities: - Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. The ISSO shall assume ISSM responsibilities in the absence of the ISSM - Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures as outlined in the security authorization package - Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties - Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting access to the IS - Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package - Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change - Formally notify the ISSM and AO/DAO when changes occur that might affect system authorization - Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly - Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals - With supervision, Conduct Audits and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities using available technical and non-technical processes, Reports Audit and ConMon findings, Conduct incident response steps as directed - With supervision, manage configuration baselines of both hardware and software, Identify system architecture flaws using industry standard tools (e.g. STIG, SCAP, Nessus) that will be flowed to the ISSM for review - Performs other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field - Equivalent industry experience may be substituted - Ability to acquire an IAM I/IAT II Certification within 6 months of start date - 1-3 years relevant industry experience is required - Current in scope Top Secret security clearance is required Preferred Qualifications: - Preferred experience with RMF (NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAG, ICD 503), IR, Vulnerability Management, SCAP, STIG, and Security-Relevant Tools Required Skills: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties, Risk Management Framework (RMF), DIACAP, Splunk, Event Viewer, Information Technology basics, Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Servers, Switches, Firewalls, IAM I/IAT II Certification, NIST SP 800-53, Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), Defense Acquisition Authorization Guide (DAAG), ICD 503, Incident Response (IR), Vulnerability Management, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Security-Relevant Tools Benefits: Bonuses, Benefits, Workplace flexibility, Employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, Health and finance workshops, Off site social events, Discounts to local museums and cultural activities