Information Systems Security Officer - Mid Level

Information Systems Security Officer - Mid Level Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

No telework approved at this time.

Annapolis Junction, MD

The position is contingent upon program award.

$123,000 - $144,500

Applications for this position will be accepted through June 30, 2026.

BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to: race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.