Information System Security Officer II

Targeted Solutions, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Flexible holidays

401K with 4% matching

Health cost reimbursement

Job summary

Targeted Solutions, LLC seeks an Information System Security Officer II to protect DoD-related systems. The role collaborates with ISSM and ISO, manages RMF packages, and supports SAP/SCI environments with day-to-day security operations including training and incident handling.

Requires 2–5 years of RMF experience, TS/SCI clearance, and DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II. Physical lifting up to 50 lb and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years related experience in RMF packages or related duties.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II certification required or in lieu of IAT Level II.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing and destroying hardware and media.
• Monitor information systems for compliance with security authorization packages.
• Coordinate changes with ISSM/AO/DAO prior to implementation.
• Maintain up-to-date IS security documentation and audit records.
• Perform ISSO duties for internal and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analyses on configuration boundary changes.

Skills

RMF packages

DoD 8570 IAM Level II

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Information System Security Officer II

(Req: 26-J-0206)

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system
• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

CLEARANCE:

• TS/SCI
• Current clearance as defined in ATTACHMENT VI
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

EXPERIENCE MANDATORY:

2-5 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence; Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO; SAP experience; TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II).

Other Requirements:

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lb

BENEFITS:

We offer a competitive compensation package including a generous PTO and Flexible holiday package, tax-free healthcare cost reimbursement, and an immediate vesting 401K with 4% matching.