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Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO

Job in Linthicum, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Listing for: Amentum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Network Security, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 175000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2

Purpose and Impact

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 for a prime contract that is based out of Linthicum, MD

  • Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
  • Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing 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 system and assess the security impact of those changes.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include 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).
Essential Responsibilities
  • Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
  • Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing 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 system and assess the security impact of those changes.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include 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).
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
  • Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
  • Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
  • Ensure compliance with system security policy
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
  • 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
  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to day security operations of…
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