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Title:  Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Remote 

 

Who We Are:

Rackner is a software consultancy that builds cloud-native solutions for startups, enterprises, and the public sector. We are an energetic, growing consultancy with a passion for solving big problems for both startups and enterprises. We enable digital transformation for large organizations through the newest in distributed technologies as we are laser focused on end-to-end application development, DevSecOps, AI/ML and systems architecture and our methodology focuses on cloud-first and cost-effective innovation. Our customers hail from a diverse, ever growing list of industries.

 

Position Overview/Responsibilities:

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the AFRL/RG (AFWERX) Technical Operations Branch. AFWERX is the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force (DAF) and accelerates agile and affordable capability transitions by teaming innovative technology developers with Airman and Guardian talent. AFWERX supports both internal and external (federal and industry partners) users across multiple CONUS locations through client hardware support (NIPR, DREN) and cloud-based (e.g. IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) applications. Additionally, the AFWERX Technical Operations Branch provides Risk Management Framework (RMF) and cybersecurity support to the different AFWERX divisions (i.e. AFVentures, Spark, Prime), including Flight Test Program Management (FTPM) support to both manned and unmanned flight tests.

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge and ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. The work can be done independently or monitored by senior employees to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of risk management processes and requirements per the Risk Management Framework (RMF), to include building, managing, and submitting RMF packages in support of IT platforms, cloud/web-based applications, traditional applications, or embedded IT systems
• Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting
• Continuously validate the organization against policies/guidelines/procedures/regulations/laws to ensure compliance
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address organizational security objectives
• Identify information technology (IT) security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations
• Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required
• Ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the network environment
• Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure appropriate mitigation actions are taken

 

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS) and four (4) years of experience, OR eight (8) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described below.
• Must have at least one of the following certifications (DoD 8570 IAT II or IAT III certified):
• CCNA-Security
• CySA+​
• GICSP
• GSEC
• Security+ CE
• CND
• SSCP
• CASP+ CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP (or Associate)
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP
• Highly preferred to be Google Cloud Security Engineer, Google Workspace Engineer, and/or Google Cloud Architect certified

 

Additional Info/Benefits

Rackner embraces  and promotes employee development and training and covers the cost of certifications relevant to a position and the technologies/services provided .  Fitness/Gym membership eligibility, weekly pay schedule and employee swag, snacks & events are offered as well!

• 401K with 100% matching up to 6%
• Highly competitive PTO
• Great health insurance with large network of providers
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance, and short & long term disability
• Industry-Leading Weekly Pay Schedule
• Home office & equipment plan