Information System Security Officer

Constellation West; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching

Competitive Health Benefits

11 Paid Holidays per year

15 Days starting PTO

Tuition/CE reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Constellation West is seeking an Information Security System Officer (ISSO) in Washington, DC to protect the organization's information assets and manage security threats across both on-premises and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in network security, threat detection, and must hold relevant certifications including CISSP, CCSP, and CompTIA Cloud+. The role includes implementing security controls and managing incidents efficiently.

Qualifications

• Active Public Trust clearance.
• In-depth knowledge of securing cloud environments.
• Proven experience in handling security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Implement security controls to protect information assets.
• Monitor threats across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Manage incidents from detection to resolution.

Skills

Network security

Threat detection

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Data encryption

Incident response

Education

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

Job description

Information Security System Officer (ISSO)

The Information Security System Officer (ISSO) is responsible for protecting the organization's information assets by implementing security controls, monitoring threats, and managing incidents across on-premises and cloud environments.

Job Description

Constellation West is a 29-year WOSB and Prime Federal Contractor bidding on FTC Cloud Data Platform Support Services (CDPSS).

About Us

Constellation West is an award‑winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non‑IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations across the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.

Requirements

• Active Public Trust
• Onsite – Washington DC
• Strong background in network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management
• In‑depth knowledge of securing cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure) and services related to big data
• Proficiency in data encryption, masking, anonymization, and data loss prevention
• Specific expertise in securing large‑scale data systems
• Proven experience in handling security incidents from detection and analysis to recovery and post‑incident reporting
• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
• Current Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification
• Current CompTIA Cloud+ Certification

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Competitive Health Benefits with employer contributions
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 15 Days starting PTO for new hires
• Tuition/CE reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Veteran Hiring Preference
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

EEO Statement

Constellation West is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.