Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Responsibilities

• Aid the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in fulfilling duties.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures exist for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting system authorization.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with security authorization packages.
• Cook up hardware, software, or firmware changes with ISSM and Authorizing Official (AO/DAO).
• Maintain current, accessible IS security documentation for authorized personnel.
• Collect, review, and document audit records, including anomalies.
• Attend technical and security training on operating systems, networking, and security management.
• Execute cybersecurity self-inspection elements, including system assessment plans.
• Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards for computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Conduct continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries.
• Support DoD, national agencies, and contractors with assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.
• Work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) for DoD agencies, including Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
• Eligibility for Special Access Program (SAP) information access.
• Willingness to submit to Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• 5-7 years related experience.
• Prior roles as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
• 2+ years SAP experience.
• Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification for IAT Level II or IAM Level II within 6 months of hire.
• Native or bilingual English proficiency.