Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology•Oklahoma City, OK

13h•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 knowledge and expertise in managing system security and may include responsibility for day-to-day security operations, 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 includes assessing the security impact of changes and making recommendations to the ISSM. The primary function 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. The position provides day-to-day support for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. The position is onsite in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with 40 scheduled weekly hours and 10–25% travel required. The likely salary range is $88,400–$119,600, with compensation depending on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements. A bachelor's degree is required, or an associate degree in a related area plus two years of experience, or equivalent experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently possess TS/SCI clearance; they must be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph. An IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
SAP experience is 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 (such as Security+ CE or CCNA Security) within 6 months of hire.
Must currently possess TS/SCI clearance and be able to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
U.S. citizenship is required.
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 information system authorization determinations.
Conduct periodic information system reviews 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 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.
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.