Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III
About The Position
gTANGIBLE Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) III to support Department of Defense agency efforts within Special Access Programs, including work for HQ Air Force, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Departments. The ISSO helps maintain the appropriate operational security posture of information systems and works closely with the ISSM and ISO. The role supports day-to-day security operations for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities, including physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It also monitors systems and their operating environments, maintains authorization documentation, and coordinates configuration management and security impact assessments across authorization boundaries. The position is based in Bedford, Massachusetts, and requires Top Secret/SCI clearance, SAP information eligibility, and consent to a counterintelligence polygraph. The requisition is contingent and open; the position status is full-time.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related area and 5–7 years of related experience, or an associate degree in a related area and 7–9 years of related experience, or 9–11 years of related experience without a degree.
- Experience must include developing RMF packages or a body of evidence.
- Prior performance in roles such as System Administrator, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
- Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification requirements for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within six months of hire.
- At least 2 years of SAP experience.
- Able to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Top Secret/SCI clearance, SAP information eligibility, and consent for a counterintelligence polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Air Force experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.
- 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.
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate system 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 correctly.
- Ensure information system security documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented, including anomalies.
- Attend technical and security training related to assigned duties, such as operating system, networking, and security management training.
- 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 in-house and external customers.
- Conduct continuous monitoring activities for assigned authorization boundaries.
- Assist Department of Defense, National Agency, and contractor organizations with RMF efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
