Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Synergy ECP • Annapolis Junction, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Synergy ECP is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide support to the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) in maintaining the appropriate operational Information Assurance (IA) posture for a system, program, or enclave. The ISSO will assist in maintaining the appropriate operational security posture of an information system or program, and provide support to the Government on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving the security of the information system. This role involves performing day-to-day security operations of the system, assisting in the development and ensuring routine compliance with system security policy, and developing/updating the system security plan. The ISSO will manage and control changes to the system, assess the security impact of those changes, and support the planning, coordination, and implementation of IT security programs and policies. Additionally, the ISSO will be responsible for configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.

Requirements

• B.S in a related field and 10 years of experience
• DoD 8570 compliance with Level III Information Assurance Technology
• TS/SCI Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering may be substituted for four years of experience; substitution of work experience is at the discretion of the COR.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the ISSM for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Provides support to the Government on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving the security of the information system.
• Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Assists in the development of the system security policy and ensures compliance with that policy on a routine basis.
• Develops and updates the system security plan, as well as managing and controlling changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provides support to plan, coordinate, and implement IT security programs and policies.
• Provides configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.

What This Job Offers

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