ISSO 2

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 for a new prime contract based out of our Maryland office.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems 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 (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Ensure compliance with system security policy.
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and update the system security plan and other cybersecurity documentation.
• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanisms of the information system (IS).
• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system, assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required cybersecurity objectives.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, and network switches, including system upgrades.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of twelve (12) years.
• Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I.
• Active TS/SCI Poly clearance.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Pay

$165,000 - $190,000 per year