Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Security Clearance

About the role

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supports the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The role involves overseeing the cybersecurity posture and compliance of critical mission systems, executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, and ensuring systems adhere to information security policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Conduct continuous monitoring of classified and unclassified networks
• Evaluate and advise on secure architecture, hardware/software compatibility, and vulnerability mitigation
• Interpret vulnerability scanner results and recommend technical mitigations
• Design and review security audit routines, analyze security incidents, and perform risk assessments
• Ensure systems comply with information security policies, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls, and applicable DoD regulations
• Communicate orally and in writing to brief senior leadership on cyber risks, draft comprehensive security documentation, and provide training to functional users
• Modify and adapt precedent security solutions to unique, specialized, or Special Access Program (SAP) requirements
• Apply agency cybersecurity policies, incident response procedures, and audit management standards

Requirements

• Active SECRET clearance with eligibility for TOP SECRET clearance
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the applicable discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant experience ranging from 3 to 10 years
• CompTIA Security+ certification, with other certifications as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical audits and enforcement of information systems security procedures
• Experience working with government regulations such as NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DIACAP, and Risk Management Framework
• Experience supporting various system configurations including Stand Alone, Local Area Networks, and Wide Area Networks
• Self-motivated with strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
• Previous experience working in a classified information systems environment
• Familiarity with test equipment and sanitization procedures

Pay

$109,057 per year