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Sentar is seeking an Information System Security Officer in VA!

Role Description:

Identify and recommend necessary updates based on security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize security risks to the organizations information systems.

Develop, update and maintain the organizations security incident response plan, to include detection, response and recover based on organization objectives.

Ensure security compliance based on FBI security regulations and standards, following National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls.

Perform regular vulnerability and compliance scanning to support auditing and monitoring on the information systems. Identify any of the findings and coordinate with key stakeholders to mitigate vulnerabilities and compliance findings.

Implement and maintain security controls throughout all information systems and network environments.

Maintain documentation related to security policies, procedures, standards, configurations and incidents for compliance and auditing purposes.

Participate in security governance activities, including security risk assessments, security review, and security related meetings to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Provide regular reports and updates to management on the organization’s security posture, including identified risks, incidents, compliance status, and remediation efforts.

Assist with other duties as assigned in the unit.

Operate within the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including Steps 1-6, and ensure ongoing compliance through Continuous Monitoring.

Design and implement security controls and validate their effectiveness.

Configure and execute Nessus scans, interpret results, and feed findings into POA&M and risk analysis processes.

Support ATO packages and security documentation.

Support a 24/7 operational environment.

Qualifications:

Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Poly

Education: Bachelors or experience

Certifications: (C)ISSO OR CISA OR CISM OR CISSP

Experience:

• Five (5) years of ISSO experience
• Demonstrate expertise in systems security requirements and policy.
• Demonstrate expertise in incident response and management.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
• Demonstrate expertise in the use of threat monitoring platforms. Shall be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge of security technologies, tools, and methodologies (e.g. firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM systems).
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with network protocols and architecture. Shall be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge with data encryption techniques and key management practices.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with compliance requirements (FISMA).
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with operating systems (e.g. Windows and Linux) and their security features.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with conducting and analyzing system scans.
• Demonstrate experience and knowledge with designing and implementing security internal policies, and agency standards, and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge with configuring and managing security tools and systems.

Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

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