Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

Regular requisition · Cyber and IT Risk Management · U.S. citizenship required

About the role

The ISSO II 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, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This includes physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The role requires close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation, including developing and updating authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries, assessing the security impact of changes, and making recommendations to the ISSM. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

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
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor 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
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include 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
• 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
• SAP experience required
• Prior performance in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO
• 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 certification within 6 months of hire (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security)
• Top Secret/SCI clearance currently held
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

• Information Security
• Information Security Management
• Information System Security

Pay

Likely salary range: $98,345 – $133,055 (actual compensation based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements; may fall outside this range)

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Travel required: 10–25%
• Telecommuting: Onsite
• Work location: USA or Portland

Benefits

GDIT offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package for U.S.-based employees, including:

• Medical plan options (some with Health Savings Accounts), dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options up to IRS limits and company match
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel/accident insurance