Information System Security Officer III,

Targeted Solutions, LLC; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and flexible holidays

Healthcare cost reimbursement

401K with 4% match

Job summary

Targeted Solutions, LLC seeks an Information System Security Officer III to maintain the security posture of DoD SAP/SCI environments. The role collaborates closely with the ISSM and ISO to manage RMF packages, authorization docs, and day-to-day security operations, including monitoring and auditing system security data.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree, TS/SCI clearance, 5–7 years RMF experience, 2+ years SAP work, and DoD 8570 IAM II training. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• TS/SCI clearance.
• 5-7 years related RMF experience, especially in packages and bodies of evidence.
• 2+ years SAP experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media are in place.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure RMF package compliance.
• Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with ISSM and AO/DAO.
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features function properly.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Collect and review audit records for anomalies.
• Attend technical and security training relevant to duties.
• Execute cyber security portions of self-inspections and assess authorization plans.
• Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards status.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.

Skills

RMF packages

SAP experience

Security administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Information System Security Officer III

REQ: 26-J-0809

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:

• 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.
  


• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
  


• 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 continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

CLEARANCE:

TS/SCI

EXPERIENCE MANDATORY:

MANDATORY: 5-7 years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence; Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO; 2+ years SAP experience; TRAINING: DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II (in lieu of IAT Level II)

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.