Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO

Req : RQ221582

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills: Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security

Certifications: GICSP:
Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC);
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security; GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification

Experience: 1+ years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position requires detailed knowledge and expertise to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day‑to‑day security operations of a system.

Responsibilities include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness, and the duty to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO to monitor the information system(s) and its operating environment. Duties involve developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries, assessing the impact of changes, and recommending modifications to the ISSM.

This role provides "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security‑related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self‑inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

• 1+ years related experience
• SAP experience desired
• Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator

Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

• IAT Level I or IAM Level I (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

The likely salary range for this position is $82,195 - $111,205.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, a dental plan, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering pre‑ and post‑tax contributions with a company match. Other offerings include short‑ and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans