Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Independent Software • Annapolis Junction, MD

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About The Position

As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), your role will be essential in safeguarding our information systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain a strong security framework that protects our systems from threats and vulnerabilities. This position demands a proactive approach to managing security policies, conducting assessments, and supporting security authorization processes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• 12 or more years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as an ISSO supporting Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD) programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Compliance with DoD 8570 standards at IAM Level II or IAT Level III (such as CASP, CISSP, or Associate).
• Must possess an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the information assurance program for the program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Assist in proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies for information systems.
• Maintain the operational security posture of an information system or program, ensuring compliance with established security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Manage the security aspects of the information system and perform daily security operations.
• Evaluate security solutions to verify that they meet the necessary requirements for processing classified information.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments to support certification and accreditation efforts.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Assist with security authorization activities in compliance with the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees