Information Systems Security Officer - Mid Level

Information Systems Security Officer - Mid Level Why This is an Exciting Role:

• Serve as the primary security engineering representative on engineering teams for secure networking, computing, and enclave environments
• Verify the security posture of assigned systems to ensure compliance with STE/STN requirements
• Maintain Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) patching for assigned systems
• Ensure compliance with System Security Plans (SSPs) and support ongoing system accreditation requirements
• Contribute to the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and integration of Information Assurance (IA) architectures, systems, and components
• Support the Government in enforcing secure design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures
• Apply IA policies, procedures, and workforce structures to design, develop, and implement secure environments
• Perform security planning, assessments, risk analysis, and risk management activities
• Identify and document overall security requirements for proper handling of Government data
• Collaborate and interact effectively with customers and project team members

Required Education and Years of

Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university;
  DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+) is required
• Four (4) years ISSO experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Active DoD 8570-compliant certification at IAT II/III level (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+)
• Demonstrated experience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce security risks
• Hands‑on experience with security compliance frameworks (e.g., ICD 503, DoD 8500/8510, NIST RMF) and supporting ATO (Authority to Operate) activities
• Proficiency in developing, implementing, and enforcing IA/security policies, standards, and procedures across systems and networks

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the integration of Information Assurance (IA) into system design, development, testing, and operations environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to interact effectively with government stakeholders, customers, and project team members

Telework/Remote Availability: No telework approved at this time.

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD

Contingent Upon Program Award: The position is contingent upon program award.

Summary Pay Range: $123,000 - $144,500 (general guideline only; pay based on experience and qualifications)

Expected Closure Date: Applications for this position will be accepted through June 30, 2026.