Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Bossier City, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of information systems and works closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed knowledge of information-system security and may include responsibility for day-to-day system 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 security impacts of changes and makes recommendations to the ISSM. Its primary function is supporting 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 position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The position is onsite in Bossier City, Louisiana, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel required. The likely salary range is $88,400–$119,600, with compensation depending on experience, geographic location, and potentially contractual requirements. A qualifying IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification is required within six months of hire. Candidates must hold TS/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
SAP experience required.
Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Bachelor’s degree, or an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire; examples include Security+ CE and CCNA Security.
Must currently possess TS/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist the ISSM in meeting 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 information-system reviews to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
Coordinate hardware, software, and 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 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, 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 supporting in-house and external customers.
Conduct security impact analyses of configuration-management changes to authorization boundaries and provide the results to the ISSM.