Information Systems Security Officer II (ISSO II)

SYSTEM HIGH CORPORATION•Midwest City, OK

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II ensures an appropriate operational security posture for information systems, working closely with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Officer (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 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 work involving 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 job is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma, is full-time, and has a day shift. It 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.

Requirements

2–5 years of related experience.
Prior experience in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (four years).
Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements 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 to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Coordinate hardware, software, or firmware changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO before changes are made.
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning.
Keep information-system security documentation current and accessible to 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 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 security impact analysis for configuration management changes to authorization boundaries and provide the results to the ISSM.