Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II
About The Position
gTANGIBLE Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II to support Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. The role provides day-to-day security support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities. The ISSO works closely with the ISSM and ISO to maintain the operational security posture of information systems, manage system security, and support day-to-day security operations. Responsibilities include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, security training and awareness, authorization documentation, and configuration management across authorization boundaries. The position also assesses security impacts of system changes and makes recommendations to the ISSM.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of related experience, or an associate degree and 4–7 years of related experience, or 6–9 years of related experience without a degree.
- Related experience, especially developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages or a body of evidence.
- Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
- Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within six months of hire.
- Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- SAP experience required.
- Must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance, be eligible for SAP information, and consent to a counterintelligence polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force.
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 system 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 correctly.
- Ensure IS security-related documentation is 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, including operating system, networking, and security management training.
- Execute the cybersecurity portion of the self-inspection, including 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 results to the ISSM.
- Support physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
