Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Portland, OR

5d•$98,345 - $133,055•Onsite

About The Position

The ISSO II helps maintain the operational security posture of information systems, working closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role requires detailed knowledge of information-system security and may include day-to-day security operations, 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 provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The role requires SAP experience and at least two years of related experience. Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with a CI polygraph. An IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security, is required within six months of hire. Education may be a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree in a related area plus two years of experience, or equivalent experience (four years). The position is onsite in Portland, Oregon, has a 40-hour scheduled workweek, and requires 10–25% travel. Employees must be able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
SAP experience required.
Prior performance in a role such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with a CI polygraph.
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 (e.g., Security+ CE or CCNA Security) within 6 months of hire.
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 reviews of information systems to verify 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.
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 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 in-house and external customers.
Conduct security impact analysis of configuration-management changes to authorization boundaries and provide the analysis to the ISSM.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and company match
Flexible work weeks where possible
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Personal accident coverage
Critical illness coverage
Business travel and accident insurance