Information System Security Officer

Prodigy One, LLC. is a systems and software engineering services firm providing more than 45 years of service to state and federal customers. By combining unparalleled experience and capabilities, our company provides big data, cloud development, and enterprise management solutions. We are focused on product usability and end user presentation to help our customers make the best decisions possible. Given our length of service in the industry, Prodigy One knows the importance of a competitive salary and benefits package.

That's why our total compensation package can be tailored to meet employees personal needs.

A CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

Compensation and labor categories are defined in accordance with program requirements and government guidelines. Salary within the posted range is determined based on an individual’s experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications, and may be further adjusted based on benefit selections.

The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supports a large, complex software development program encompassing software development and maintenance, IT infrastructure support (network, workstation, and server), systems integration, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security. In this role, the ISSO works closely with other security professionals to develop and implement strategies that detect and mitigate threats, protect critical data, and assess system and network vulnerabilities.

The ISSO is responsible for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This includes evaluating security solutions to verify they meet security requirements for processing various types of information and supporting configuration management of security‑relevant software, hardware, and firmware. The role also involves analyzing threats, developing best practices for incident detection and reporting, and leading efforts in vulnerability remediation.

Additionally, the ISSO maintains the operational security posture of information systems by managing system records across infrastructure components such as workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and network devices, including tracking system upgrades and changes. The position supports the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining appropriate information assurance (IA) posture across systems, programs, or enclaves.

The ISSO develops and maintains Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation in accordance with applicable policies, including system security plans and related artifacts. The role also supports Information Assurance Vulnerability Alert (IAVA) management activities, including initiating responses, conducting system scans, implementing remediation actions, and deploying patches and security updates. In addition, the ISSO contributes to the development of system security policies, ensures compliance across systems, and administers user identification and authentication mechanisms to safeguard access to information systems.

• Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In‑depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In‑depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems…