Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

This full-time role supports the organization's system and information assurance program, ensuring the security and integrity of information systems within the Network Security Implementation and Sustainment (NSIS) Services section.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain the operational security posture for information systems security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions.
• Maintain records, including system updates.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation.
• Develop and update system security plans and other information assurance (IA) documentation.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms of information systems.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Manage, control, and assess the impact of changes to security systems.
• Obtain C&A for information systems.
• Provide support for program, organization, system, or enclave IA program.
• Serve as Approval Authority for information systems.

Requirements

• Active NSA TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation.
  • Communication protocols.
  • Encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.
• Three (3) years’ demonstrated experience in Computer Network Operations, Protection Level (PL) 3 high/high solutions utilizing Layer 2 to Layer 7.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Robust learning resources and development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement support.
  • Family support programs.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Time off benefits.

Pay

The proposed salary range for this position is $103,800 - $218,100. Final salary will be influenced by factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.