Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III

I am responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for our information system. I collaborate closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Security Officer (ISO). My main tasks include managing the security aspects of our information systems and overseeing the day-to-day security operations. I perform the following duties: - Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities. - Prepare, review, and update authorization packages. - Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media. - Notify the ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s). - Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package. - Coordinate changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change. - 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. - Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies). - Attend required technical and security training relative to my assigned duties. - Execute the cyber security portion of self-inspections, including security coordination and review of all system assessment plans. - Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist in implementing countermeasures. - Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to our computer systems. - Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external clients. - Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under my purview. - Assist Department of Defense, National Agency, and Contractor organizations with assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.