Information System Security Officer; ISSO

Security Clearance
:
Active TS/SCI (Must be able to obtain a CI Poly)

Location
:
Crystal City, VA

Job Type
:
Full-Time

Target Salary Range
: $113,000 - $119,500.

This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary.

Special Access Program (SAP).

• 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 ISO.
• The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required 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.
• It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to develop and update authorization documentation, and implement configuration management across authorization boundaries.
• This includes assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendations to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts.
• The position will provide “day‑to‑day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

• 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 security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the 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.

• Education: Bachelors degree 2 years of relevant experience OR Associates and 4 years of experience OR 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience: 1–2 years of related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence; prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator; DESIRED: SAP Experience.
• Certifications: IAT Level 1 or IAM Level 1.