Senior Information Security Systems Officer

Nyla Technology Solutions•Annapolis Junction, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will lead the charge in safeguarding critical national security architectures, managing end-to-end security operations, and ensuring the absolute integrity of customer systems. As our security authority, you will work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to evaluate security solutions, navigate complex compliance frameworks, and drive proactive vulnerability assessments that bolster system resilience. If you are an ever-curious cybersecurity professional passionate about mission success, continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative culture, Nyla is the place for you to thrive.

Requirements

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED
10+ years of in-depth experience as an ISSO (or a combination of ISSO and related cyber security roles) directly supporting IC or DoD programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Demonstrated expertise overseeing daily security operations for classified processing systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, evaluating technical security solutions, and executing risk analysis for system authorization.
Deep understanding of configuration management processes for security software, hardware, and firmware to ensure continuous compliance and evaluate the security impact of system modifications.
Proven track record of developing, maintaining, and managing System Security Plans (SSPs) and associated artifacts throughout the system security lifecycle.
Operational understanding of server/IA technologies, internetworking protocols, and security services, along with extensive knowledge of applicable government frameworks, standards, policies, and regulations.
Hands-on experience navigating customer-specific security tools, corporate security repositories, playbooks, and guidelines.
Compliance with DoD 8140.03 requiring an IAM Level II certification or higher (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent).
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related technical discipline, combined with 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of directly related technical/security experience (16+ years total) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Nice To Haves

A track record of identifying system vulnerabilities and developing innovative, proactive security solutions to improve overall resilience.
Ability to work smoothly across cross-functional engineering and stakeholder teams, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable technical guidance.
Adaptable, curious, and eager to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and evolving information assurance standards.

Responsibilities

Safeguarding critical national security architectures
Managing end-to-end security operations
Ensuring the absolute integrity of customer systems
Evaluating security solutions
Navigating complex compliance frameworks
Driving proactive vulnerability assessments that bolster system resilience
Overseeing daily security operations for classified processing systems
Conducting vulnerability assessments
Evaluating technical security solutions
Executing risk analysis for system authorization
Ensuring continuous compliance and evaluating the security impact of system modifications
Developing, maintaining, and managing System Security Plans (SSPs) and associated artifacts throughout the system security lifecycle