Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•$88,400 - $119,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of information systems, working closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed expertise in managing information system security and may include responsibility for a system’s day-to-day security operations. Duties cover physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The ISSO monitors systems and their operating environments, develops and updates authorization documentation, implements configuration management across authorization boundaries, assesses the security impact of changes, and makes recommendations to the ISSM. The position primarily supports Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments efforts. It provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The role is onsite in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel required. The likely salary range is $88,400–$119,600, with actual compensation determined by factors including experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

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 a Top Secret/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.
Skills in information security, information security management, and information system security.

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 information system authorization determinations.
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.
Ensure information system security documentation is 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 self-inspections 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 internal and external customers.
Conduct security impact analyses for configuration management changes to authorization boundaries and provide findings to the ISSM.
Support day-to-day Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
Monitor information systems and their operating environments, maintain authorization documentation, and implement configuration management across authorization boundaries.