Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Independent Software • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

At Independent Software, as a Senior Information Systems Security Officer, you will provide senior-level cybersecurity and information assurance support for classified systems supporting IC and DoD missions. You will maintain and strengthen system security posture through security operations, risk and vulnerability assessments, configuration management, security documentation, and system authorization activities. In this role, you will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure systems remain compliant with applicable security requirements while identifying vulnerabilities and implementing improvements that strengthen system resilience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on ISSO/information security experience supporting IC or DoD environments
• Strong experience developing and maintaining SSPs
• Strong knowledge of RMF, security authorization, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
• Knowledge of customer security tools, policies, frameworks, and system authorization processes
• Working knowledge of servers, Information Assurance technologies, networking protocols, and network services
• Experience with customer security tools and environments such as LatteArt, Biscotti, Xacata, and STE/STN
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical stakeholders
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 IAM Level II or higher certification requirements, such as CASP+ or CISSP
• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred
• 12+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security posture of classified IC/DoD information systems
• Develop, maintain, and manage a high volume of System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and support mitigation activities
• Support RMF and system authorization processes
• Manage security configurations and assess the security impact of system changes
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, frameworks, standards, and procedures
• Utilize customer security tools and processes to support system security and compliance
• Work with technical teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen system security
• Support security activities involving servers, IA technologies, networking protocols, and network services

Benefits

• ongoing training
• mentorship
• career development
• competitive compensation
• generous benefits
• work-life balance

What This Job Offers

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