Information Systems Security Officer

You Will Excel in the Role if You Are:

A detail-oriented security professional who takes ownership of maintaining and improving the operational security posture of complex information systems
A clear communicator who can propose, coordinate, and enforce security policies across teams and programs
Comfortable serving as an Approval Authority and making sound, independent security decisions
Collaborative by nature, supporting ISSMs and senior ISSOs while also contributing individually to team goals
Someone who models integrity and accountability in all aspects of their work, consistent with core values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability

A Day in the Life Consists of:

• Planning and coordinating IT security programs and policies across assigned information systems
• Managing and controlling system changes and assessing their security impact
• Supporting the certification and accreditation (C&A) process in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Maintaining operational security posture and performing day-to-day security operations
• Evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information
• Administering user identification and authentication mechanisms for assigned Information Systems (IS)
• Maintaining records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and other infrastructure, including system upgrades
• Providing configuration management (CM) for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware
• Supporting senior ISSOs with implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of security documentation

Must Haves:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science or a related technical field from an accredited university
Minimum of 10 years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Experience in at least one of the following: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques/tools
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Systems Technical (IAT), Level 1 or higher
Knowledge of basic networking fundamentals 
Experience with NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 
Active or current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance, OR the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Access
Experience with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements, implementation, or compliance programs

Nice to Have:

Experience supporting multiple programs or enclaves simultaneously
Familiarity with ODNI-specific C&A documentation requirements
Prior experience serving as an Approval Authority for classified information systems
Advanced DoD 8570 certifications (IAT Level II or III, or IASAE)
Experience with cloud security or hybrid environment security operations