Information System Security Officer, Senior

WOOD Federal Solutions • Annapolis Junction, MD

6d • $194,200 - $228,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Information System Security Officer will act as an ISSO for a large software development program encompassing software maintenance and development, IT support for networks, workstations, and servers, systems integration and life-cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security. The role works with other security professionals to develop and implement strategies for detecting and mitigating threats, protecting critical data sets, and assessing system and network vulnerabilities.

The position supports implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies; evaluates security solutions; maintains systems' operational security posture; and supports the Information System Security Manager in maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture. The ISSO develops and maintains certification and accreditation and other IA documentation, manages vulnerability alerts and remediation, performs configuration management for security-relevant components, and administers user identification and authentication mechanisms.

This is a full-time, day-shift, onsite position in Fort Meade, Maryland, with no telework. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold a TS/SCI clearance with an appropriate polygraph; the polygraph must have been updated within the past six years. Salary is $194,200–$228,500 per year. Starting salary depends on minimum education and experience and may increase based on education and/or experience.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience as an ISSO working independently and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected, and standalone environments.
• At least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• At least 5 years of experience using tools to support preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security-related documentation.
• Knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In-depth experience conducting security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations for large, complicated information and information-processing systems.
• Commitment to developing and adhering to best practices.
• High self-initiative and a solutions-oriented, team-player approach.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• TS/SCI security clearance with an appropriate polygraph, updated within the past six years.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing multiple types of information.
• Perform configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and develop and implement best-practice approaches for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and related system upgrades.
• Maintain the operational security posture of information systems.
• Support the Information System Security Manager in maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation in accordance with specified policies.
• Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation.
• Support IAVA management, including initiating responses and system security scans, completing remediation, and extending patches and security updates to designated sites.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the Information System.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Training, certifications, and continued professional growth opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed