Information Systems Security Officer, Level 2

WOOD Consulting Services • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supports the information assurance program for a program, organization, system, or enclave. The role helps propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, and maintains the operational security posture of information systems to ensure that applicable policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

The ISSO assists with managing information system security and performs day-to-day security operations. The role evaluates security solutions for handling classified information, conducts vulnerability and risk assessment analysis in support of certification and accreditation, and provides configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. The ISSO manages system changes and assesses their security impact; prepares and reviews security documentation, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, certification and accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices; and supports security authorization activities under applicable certification and accreditation processes, including DIACAP.

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

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 lieu of the degree.
• Ten years of ISSO experience 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

• Support the information assurance program 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 management of information system security 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 in support of 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 DIACAP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
• Training, certifications, and continued professional growth opportunities.
• 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: Senior