Information Systems Security Officer TS/SCI + Poly

Aperio Global•Fort Meade, MD

15h

About The Position

Aperio Global is seeking a self-starting, motivated individual to be an Information System Security Officer supporting the Signals Analysis Division with maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems via the Risk Management Framework; will be responsible for 10+ System Security Plans (SSPs). We believe the highest-impact work in national security and technology is a team sport. At Aperio Global, we operate as a single, cohesive force aligned on a handful of mission-critical efforts where our work truly moves the needle. We don't chase small wins. We solve for next. We view the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics as an empirical discipline as rigorous and consequential as any field in science or engineering. That means we bring intellectual honesty, accountability, and transparency to every problem we take on. Our team includes tech innovators, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who know that the best solutions come from diverse minds working toward a common mission. We value our people, those working quietly behind the scenes, doing the hard work that keeps our nation secure. The best way to understand how we think is to see what we've built. From full-spectrum cyber operations and de-biased AI platforms to quantum networking and cloud-native software systems, our work speaks for itself. Come solve with us.

Requirements

Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture.
Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53 including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Familiarity with STE/STN requirements.
Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 3-years of relevant experience.
An Associate's degree or 18 semesters hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 7-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9-years of relevant experience may be considered.
Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Responsibilities

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems.
Support continuous monitoring of networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks.
Follow consistent security processes and play a role in the information systems continuous monitoring program.
Perform regular audits of information systems.
Assist the information systems security manager in preparing for periodic reaccreditation.