Information System Security Officer III,

Targeted Solutions, LLC•Lincoln, MA

About The Position

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) III is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of information systems in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed knowledge and expertise in managing information-system security and may include day-to-day security operations, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The ISSO monitors information systems and their operating environments, develops and updates authorization documentation, implements configuration management across authorization boundaries, assesses the security impact of changes, and makes recommendations to the ISSM. The position primarily supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. It provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
5–7 years of related experience, especially developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence.
Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO.
At least 2 years of SAP experience.
DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training, in lieu of IAT-Level II.
TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

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 hardware and media.
Notify the ISSM of changes that might affect information-system authorization determinations.
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Coordinate hardware, software, or firmware changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO before implementation.
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning.
Keep information-system security documentation current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented, including anomalies.
Attend technical and security training relevant to assigned duties.
Execute the cybersecurity portion of self-inspections and provide security coordination and review of system assessment plans.
Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist with implementing countermeasures.
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
Conduct continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries under the position's purview.
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency, and contractor organizations with assessment and authorization efforts.