Information System Security Officer
About The Position
Position Overview: Join our team as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure the operational cybersecurity posture of the system remains secure. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining security configurations, managing system documentation, and protecting sensitive information from internal and external threats. Your work will directly contribute to safeguarding vital systems and supporting mission-critical operations. What You’ll Experience: Ensure information systems comply with ICD 503 and DoD JSIG requirements. Maintain and track essential documentation, including Accreditation Letters and Network Processing Advisories (NPA) Manage, review, and analyze system audit logs to protect against malicious insiders, external threats, denial of service attacks, and unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information. Create and maintain documentation associated with external connections, including Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs). Provide support for security inspections and ensure system recovery processes restore security features and procedures properly. Manage day-to-day security operations of the network, including user accounts, sites, and interfaces with external connections. Oversee user account management, including passwords, clearances, authorizations, and privileges. Manage site-approved processing levels, printer levels, and virus definitions. Assist with Two-Person Integrity (TPI) implementation. Review and verify network interface levels and system integrity. What You Bring to the Table: Strong understanding of ICD 503 and DoD JSIG requirements. Experience in managing system documentation, audit logs, and security configurations. Proficiency in developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies. Knowledge of security assessments, inspections, and incident reporting. Skills in user account management and system recovery processes. Ability to analyze and report on audit logs and system vulnerabilities. What Sets You Apart: Extensive experience in maintaining secure information systems. Strong analytical skills for detecting and mitigating security threats. Proactive approach to managing cybersecurity operations. Commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to security standards. Our Commitment to You: Career development opportunities with continuous learning and growth. Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flexible time off, healthcare, and wellness programs. Be part of a team that supports mission-critical operations and makes a tangible impact.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of ICD 503 and DoD JSIG requirements.
- Experience in managing system documentation, audit logs, and security configurations.
- Proficiency in developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies.
- Knowledge of security assessments, inspections, and incident reporting.
- Skills in user account management and system recovery processes.
- Ability to analyze and report on audit logs and system vulnerabilities.
- A minimum of an IAT Level II (DoD 8570/8140.01) certification at the time of hire, such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, SSCP, or CCNA-Security.
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience.
- Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance is required at time of hire with the ability to obtain a Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in maintaining secure information systems.
- Strong analytical skills for detecting and mitigating security threats.
- Proactive approach to managing cybersecurity operations.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to security standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure information systems comply with ICD 503 and DoD JSIG requirements.
- Maintain and track essential documentation, including Accreditation Letters and Network Processing Advisories (NPA)
- Manage, review, and analyze system audit logs to protect against malicious insiders, external threats, denial of service attacks, and unauthorized access or disclosure of sensitive information.
- Create and maintain documentation associated with external connections, including Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs).
- Provide support for security inspections and ensure system recovery processes restore security features and procedures properly.
- Manage day-to-day security operations of the network, including user accounts, sites, and interfaces with external connections.
- Oversee user account management, including passwords, clearances, authorizations, and privileges.
- Manage site-approved processing levels, printer levels, and virus definitions.
- Assist with Two-Person Integrity (TPI) implementation.
- Review and verify network interface levels and system integrity.
Benefits
- Career development opportunities with continuous learning and growth.
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flexible time off, healthcare, and wellness programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
