Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Skill Level 1

About the role

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will support a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Key responsibilities include proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies; maintaining the operational security posture of assigned systems; evaluating security solutions for processing classified information; performing vulnerability and risk assessments; managing configuration management of information system security software, hardware, and firmware; preparing and reviewing security documentation; and supporting security authorization activities.

Responsibilities

• Propose, coordinate, implement, develop, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, ensuring system-level compliance with those policies.
• Provide support to senior ISSOs and the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Manage the operational security posture of an information system or program and assist with the management of security aspects while performing day-to-day security operations.
• Evaluate and assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Manage configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware, including managing changes and system upgrades.
• Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and related components, including documentation of system upgrades and changes.
• Develop, update, prepare, and maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans and Certification and Accreditation documentation, in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies, and administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the information system.

Requirements

• Ability to propose, coordinate, implement, develop, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, and ensure system-level compliance with those policies.
• Experience supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity, including experience in at least one of the following areas: current security tools, hardware and software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques and tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, OR 9 years of Information Systems Security Officer experience if a degree is not held, and must meet DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.

Benefits

At Kaizen Approach, we offer a competitive salary range, flexible PTO, 11 holidays, a premium healthcare plan, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning opportunities. We are committed to your growth and happiness both at work and beyond.