Specialist, Cyber Intelligence (ISSO)

L3HHCM20•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$80,500 - $149,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for supporting the cybersecurity posture of assigned information systems and ensuring compliance with applicable security requirements, policies, and standards. This role assists with implementing and maintaining security controls, monitoring system security, managing vulnerabilities, supporting incident response, and maintaining required cybersecurity documentation. The ISSO works closely with system administrators, engineers, program teams, and the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to help protect systems, support authorization activities, and maintain ongoing compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Active TS/SCI clearance
DoD 8570 IAT II certification (e.g. Security+)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting compliance with security frameworks and requirements such as RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI, or other applicable government/industry standards.
Experience assisting with the implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of security controls for information systems, networks, or enclaves.
Experience reviewing vulnerability scan results, supporting remediation efforts, tracking POA&Ms, and assisting with cybersecurity incident reporting and response activities.
Experience maintaining cybersecurity documentation such as SSPs, SOPs, contingency plans, and audit artifacts, while coordinating with ISSMs, system administrators, engineers, and program teams.
Experience supporting the cybersecurity posture of DoD information systems in compliance with federal, DoD, and contractual security requirements
Working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI, and related cybersecurity guidance
Experience assisting with system authorization and accreditation activities for DoD environments
Ability to develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including SSPs, POA&Ms, contingency plans, configuration management records, and continuous monitoring artifacts
Experience supporting security control implementation, assessment, and remediation tracking
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, including STIG compliance, patching, system hardening, and corrective action follow-up
Experience supporting continuous monitoring activities to maintain ongoing compliance and authorization readiness
Ability to assist with cybersecurity incident investigation, documentation, and reporting in accordance with DoD and contractor procedures
Experience collaborating with system administrators, engineers, program managers, and ISSMs to support secure system operations
Experience supporting audits, inspections, self-assessments, and government customer reviews
Knowledge of requirements for protecting classified information, controlled unclassified information, and other sensitive data
Ability to provide cybersecurity guidance and awareness support to users and technical teams

Responsibilities

Supporting the cybersecurity posture of assigned information systems and ensuring compliance with applicable security requirements, policies, and standards.
Assisting with implementing and maintaining security controls.
Monitoring system security.
Managing vulnerabilities.
Supporting incident response.
Maintaining required cybersecurity documentation.
Working closely with system administrators, engineers, program teams, and the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to help protect systems, support authorization activities, and maintain ongoing compliance.