Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO – Skill Level 2 Security Clearance

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. In this role, the ISSO will support proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies while maintaining the operational security posture of information systems or programs. The position involves assisting with management of security aspects of information systems, performing day‑to‑day security operations, evaluating security solutions for processing classified information, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessment activities to support security authorization.

The ISSO will provide configuration management for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware, manage system changes, and assess the security impact of those changes. This role also includes preparing and reviewing security documentation such as System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices, and supporting security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework.

• Support a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program by supporting senior ISSOs and the Information System Security Manager in implementing, proposing, coordinating, enforcing, and ensuring compliance with information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with and perform the management of security aspects of information systems, including performing day‑to‑day security operations and obtaining system authorization for information systems under assigned purview.
• Develop, maintain, update, and review System Security Plans and other cybersecurity documentation required for security authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Evaluate and assist in evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information and support security authorization activities.
• Provide configuration management for security‑relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware; manage and control system changes; assess the security impact of those changes; and maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and system upgrades.
• Plan and coordinate the implementation of information technology security programs and policies, track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanisms for information systems, and ensure ongoing compliance with system security policy.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs and interact with customers, information technology staff, and high‑level corporate officers to define and achieve required cybersecurity objectives.
• Have eight years of combined work‑related experience in the fields of information technology, cybersecurity, or security authorization (or twelve years if no bachelor’s degree is held), including experience in at least two areas such as current security tools, hardware and software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques, and familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering (or four additional years of work‑related experience may be substituted for the degree) and be DoD 8570 compliant with IAM I.
• Maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Salary Range: A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

• 4 weeks of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 holidays
• 401(k) with profit‑sharing contributions
• Paid training opportunities
• Premium healthcare coverage
• Financial and family support programs
• Retirement planning services

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.