Information Systems Security Officer 2

Itezz • Laurel, MD

2d • $220,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Itezz Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 2 to support information assurance programs for federal government systems, programs, organizations, and enclaves. The role helps develop, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, and maintains the operational security posture of assigned systems in accordance with applicable requirements.

The ISSO supports day-to-day system security operations, evaluates solutions for classified-information processing, performs vulnerability and risk assessment analysis, and manages configuration and security-impact reviews for system changes. The role also develops and maintains security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices, supporting authorization activities under the NIST Risk Management Framework and applicable ODNI and DoD policies.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance. The posting specifies TS/SCI with an agency-appropriate polygraph. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required, with four additional years of ISSO experience permitted as a substitute. The salary range is $220,000–$230,000 annually, subject to the factors described in the posting.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with an agency-appropriate polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship and position-appropriate security clearance.
• Ten years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of ISSO experience in lieu of the degree.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Prepare and maintain information assurance and security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans and C&A documentation.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information.
• Provide configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records of workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and system upgrades.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Maintain the operational security posture of an information system or program and support the ISSM in maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture.
• Assist with management of system security and perform day-to-day security operations.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the information system.
• Obtain C&A for information systems under the role's purview.
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control system changes and assess their security impact.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for information systems under the role's control.

Benefits

• Company SEP IRA contribution of 10% of gross compensation, with no employee match required; contributions are fully vested from day one.
• Voluntary CareFirst BlueChoice medical plan options, some with a Health Savings Account.
• CareFirst Preferred dental coverage.
• CareFirst BlueVision vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

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