Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Junior Information Systems Security Officer

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFort Meade, MD, USA$85k - $105k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
Candidates should generally have 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience.
Relevant experience may include IT security, information assurance, cybersecurity, or Risk Management Framework support.
Relevant experience may include DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.
Relevant experience may include vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
Relevant experience may include network administration or network security fundamentals.
Relevant experience may include COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.
Relevant experience may include maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.
Relevant experience may include supporting Department of Defense or other regulated enterprise IT environments.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 compliance is required after fully in place.
CompTIA Security+ CE certification is required.
A Secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
Apply, validate, and document DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides and secure configuration baselines.
Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.

Desired Qualifications

ISSO experience is preferred.
Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.

Salary Range: 85000 to 105000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Intermediate Security Administrator supports secure operation and compliance of DISA enterprise network environments, with an emphasis on ISSO support, STIG implementation, cybersecurity documentation, and COMSEC activities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.

Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.

Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.

Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.

Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.

Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Candidates should generally possess 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience. This position is considered a developing/intermediate role on the program, and candidates are not expected to be senior-level.

Relevant experience may include:

IT Security, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, or RMF support.

DISA STIG implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.

Vulnerability management and security compliance activities.

Network administration or network security fundamentals.

COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.

Maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.

Supporting DoD or other regulated enterprise IT environments.

ISSO experience is preferred.

Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.

Certifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place

CompTIA Security+ CE

Security Clearance

Secret Clearance Required

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

Onsite at FMD, any remote work must be justified and approved before even considered.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

About the Company

Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1990

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