Information Systems Security Officer, Level 2

WOOD Federal Solutions • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer, Level 2 provides information assurance support for a program, organization, system, or enclave. The role helps establish and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, and maintains the operational security posture of information systems by ensuring applicable policies, standards, and procedures are followed.

The ISSO supports day-to-day security operations and management of system security, evaluates solutions for handling classified information, performs vulnerability and risk assessments, and provides configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware. The position also manages system changes and assesses their security impact, prepares and reviews security authorization documentation, and supports certification and accreditation activities in accordance with applicable DoD processes.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and have an active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph. WOOD Federal Solutions describes itself as a mission-focused federal contractor supporting national security and government programs, with a focus on professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful mission work.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of ISSO experience in substitution.
• Ten years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide information assurance support for a program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Support proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain the operational security posture of an information system or program and ensure security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with managing information system security aspects and perform day-to-day security operations.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage system changes and assess their security impact.
• Prepare and review System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices.
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
• Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level