DoD ISSO for SAPs — TS/SCI Security Specialist

Intelligent Waves; Alaska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid PTO

Life and disability insurance

Tuition bonuses

Technical training

Vest from DAY 1

Job summary

Intelligent Waves seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support DoD Special Access Programs in DoD environments, ensuring the security posture of assigned information systems and coordinating with ISSM, ISSE, and ISO.

The role emphasizes RMF, continuous monitoring, incident handling, and authorization documentation across Collateral, SCI, and SAP environments. TS/SCI clearance is required or eligible; onsite at selected base locations in the US.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four years of additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five or more years of ISSO or equivalent information assurance experience.
• Working knowledge of RMF and the system authorization process.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining authorization documentation.
• Ability to communicate security requirements clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in executing information system security duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update system authorization packages.
• Maintain security control documentation and continuous monitoring artifacts per RMF/JSIG.
• Track and manage POA&M through closure.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with ISSM and AO/DAO prior to implementation.
• Conduct periodic reviews to verify compliance with the authorization package.
• Support STIG compliance, vulnerability scanning, and remediation coordination.
• Notify the ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Ensure procedures for clearing/destroying hardware and media.
• Collect/review audit records and document anomalies.
• Monitor recovery processes ensuring proper security restoration.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible.
• Execute self-inspection cybersecurity activities and reviews.
• Identify vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Support incident handling, containment, and reporting.
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Assist DoD/national agencies with A&A efforts.
• Attend required security training on OS, networking, and security management.

Skills

RMF knowledge

Authorization docs

Information assurance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Job description

Intelligent Waves seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support DoD Special Access Programs in DoD environments, ensuring the security posture of assigned information systems and coordinating with ISSM, ISSE, and ISO.

The role emphasizes RMF, continuous monitoring, incident handling, and authorization documentation across Collateral, SCI, and SAP environments. TS/SCI clearance is required or eligible; onsite at selected base locations in the US.