Information Systems Security Officer II (ISSO II)

System High Corporation•Andrews Air Force Base, MD

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II maintains the appropriate operational security posture for information systems in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed knowledge of information-system security and may include responsibility for day-to-day security operations, including 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, and implements configuration management across authorization boundaries. The role assesses the security impact of changes and makes recommendations to the ISSM. Its primary function is supporting Department of Defense Special Access Programs (SAPs), including efforts for HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and military compartments. The position provides day-to-day support for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, eligibility for access to SAP information, and willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph. The employee must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required, along with 2–5 years of related experience. The employee must meet applicable DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements for IAT Level II or IAM II within six months of hire.

Requirements

2–5 years of related experience.
Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years).
Meet the position and certification requirements in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within six months of hire.
Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Eligibility for access to Special Access Program information.
Willingness to submit to a counterintelligence polygraph.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

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 an information system’s authorization determination.
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems for 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.
Keep IS security-related 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 the self-inspection 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 security impact analysis for configuration-management changes to authorization boundaries and provide the analysis to the ISSM.
Monitor information systems and their operating environments in coordination with the ISSM and ISO.
Support physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness.