Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

About the role

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISSO. The position requires detailed knowledge and expertise to manage the security aspects of an information system and may include day-to-day security operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Cook up any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Maintain system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Collect, review, and document audit records (including any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Requirements

• 2+ years of related experience
• Experience especially in developing RMF packages or body of evidence
• SAP experience required
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
• IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Skills

• Information Security
• Information Security Management
• Information System Security
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
• GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional
• GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification

Benefits

GDIT offers a variety of benefits including:

• Medical plan options
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options

Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA TX San Antonio

Total Rewards

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

About Us

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.