Information System Security Officer

(Multiple Positions Available): The High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) mission is to accelerate technology development and transition to superior defense capabilities, which provide the Department of Defense's scientists and engineers with the resources necessary to solve the most demanding problems through the strategic application of high performance computing, networking and computational expertise.

The Information System Security Officer will be responsible for the following working on site at a DOD Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC):

• Support the Information Systems Security Manager at the DSRC


• Provide support in the creation and maintenance of all Assessment and Authorizations (A&A) package under the RMF guidelines utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) tool. This support includes, but not limited to, clear understanding of eMASS tool, review and make recommendations for supporting documentation supporting the RMF Control/AP responses, if requested by the ISSM perform the role Initial Task Validator of RMF Controls.


• Ensure 8570 compliance regarding baseline and Computing Environment, which are required for IA Technical Personnel, certifications for all applicable staff under the purview of the DSRC.


• Ensure all computer systems assigned to the organization are maintained at the security patch level by using HBSS, Radix, and ACAS tools or current approved security tools.


• Ensuring configuration management of assets is maintained


• Ensures contingency operations test is conducted annually


• Ensures the incident response plan is exercised annually


• Ensure all hardware and software are compliant with the appropriate DISA STIGs to the extent possible.


• Ensure that all software packages loaded on systems have been vetted and approved. Any software that has been patched will include all vendor patches.

Required: Recent experience as an ISSO, with a solid understanding of High Performance Computing.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. An active secret security clearance is required. This is a full-time position and one is needed in each of the following locations:

• Aberdeen, MD


• Vicksburg, MS


• Stennis, MS


• Wright-Patterson AFB, OH