Provides cybersecurity support for an AFRL research laboratory, developing, coordinating, and tracking compliance with enterprise cybersecurity architecture, strategies, plans, policies, and Risk Management Framework requirements. The role requires cybersecurity services experience, Security+ certification, DoDM 8140.03-aligned qualifications, and intermediate-level cybersecurity work-role experience. A current Secret clearance is highly desired.
Description
Information Systems Security Officer ( ISSO )
To provide high level Cybersecurity and support services for the Tri-Service Research Laboratory (TSRL), Bioeffect Division (RHD) in support of the AFRL enterprise. The Cybersecurity support shall include all tasks necessary to develop, coordinate, and track compliance with TSRL enterprise cybersecurity architecture, strategy, plans, and supplemental policy for the entire distributed AFRL organization.
Requirements
- The contractor employees shall possess a minimum of Associate of Science Degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity demonstrated by a copy of the degree.
- The contractor employee shall have a minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated experience working Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and providing cybersecurity services.
- The contractor employee shall possess a current, valid Security Plus Certification.
- The contractor employee shall possess the required Information Technology or Cybersecurity education, training, or certifications IAW DoDM 8140.03 and current Government directives, regulations, and policies for the role, or labor category, it is fulfilling (reference DFARS 252.239-7001).
- The contractor employee shall possess Intermediate Level Cybersecurity Work Role experience.
Highly Desired Qualifications
2.2.1 Possesses current Secret Clearance.
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