Information Systems Security Officer III (ISSO III)
About The Position
System High Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II to join their team. This role involves protecting and advancing critical national security missions, with a focus on Special Access Programs (SAPs), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Collateral programs. The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for information systems, working closely with the ISSM and ISO. This includes managing day-to-day security operations, physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training. The position requires close coordination with the ISSM and ISO to monitor systems, update authorization documentation, manage configuration changes, and assess their security impact. The primary function is to support Department of Defense (DoD) agencies within SAPs, providing day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
Requirements
- TS/SCI Clearance
- Minimum of two years of Special Access Program Experience
- 5 - 7 years related experience
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.
- Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Develop physical or logical topologies for a system
- 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 various types of hardware and media
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
- 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 activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
- Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
