Information System Security Officer III,

Targeted Solutions, LLC • Bedford, MA

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About The Position

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of information systems, working closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed 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 systems and their operating environments, develops and updates authorization documentation, implements configuration management across authorization boundaries, assesses the security impacts of changes, and makes recommendations to the ISSM.

The primary function is supporting Department of Defense agencies and efforts involving Special Access Programs (SAPs), including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The ISSO also supports in-house and external customers and assists Department of Defense, National Agency, and contractor organizations with assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years).
• Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Five to seven years of related experience, especially developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages or bodies of evidence.
• Prior experience in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO.
• At least two years of SAP experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training, in lieu of IAT Level II.

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 changes or modifications to system hardware, software, or firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO before implementation.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning.
• Ensure information-system security documentation is 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, such as operating-system, networking, and security-management training.
• Execute the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection, including security coordination and review of system assessment plans.
• Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist in 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 activities for assigned authorization boundaries.
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency, and contractor organizations with A&A efforts.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible holiday package.
• Tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement.
• Immediately vesting 401(k) with 4% matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior