Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II
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 ISSO manages information-system security and may be responsible for its day-to-day security operations, including physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. The role includes monitoring systems and their operating environments, developing and updating authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries, assessing the security impact of changes, and making recommendations to the ISSM. The primary function is to support Department of Defense agencies, including HQ Air Force and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, in Special Access Programs (SAPs) and military compartment efforts. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of related experience.
- SAP experience.
- Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
- Bachelor’s degree; alternatively, an Associate’s degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience totaling 4 years.
- IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire (examples include Security+ CE and CCNA Security).
- Must hold TS/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
- Must be able 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 restored and functioning correctly.
- Keep information-system security 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and a company match
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
