Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

3M HEALTHCARE; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,300 - 189,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Time off

Job summary

3M Healthcare in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support assessment and security configuration for a Ribbon-based telecommunication system and lead accreditation/ATO efforts.

You will manage risk assessments, prepare certification packages, ensure compliance with DoD policies, and coordinate audits. Requires US citizenship, active clearance, Bachelor’s or higher, 10+ years of experience, and security certifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active Government security clearance.
• B.S./M.S. in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of related technical experience.
• Security+ or equivalent DOD 8570 IAT Level 2; CISSP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet government cybersecurity accreditation process to achieve an ATO.
• Maintain the Security Authorization (ATO) and conduct risk assessments.
• Identify required STIGs and guide system certification.
• Prepare certification packages including STIG, vulnerability, and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government policies.
• Draft/maintain IA documentation (IA SOP, SSP, SCTM).
• Develop and monitor POA&M to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Participate in audits and inspections; perform risk assessments.

Skills

Security policy knowledge

Risk identification

Written communication

Verbal communication

Self-starter

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Information Assurance / CS / IT

Tools

Army eMASS

ACAS/Tenable Nessus

DISA SCAP

eSTIG

STIG Viewer

DOD RMF tooling

Job description

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Category: Information Technology | Time Type: Full time | Employee Type: Regular | Travel: Up to 10%

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Overview

Support assessment and security configuration for a Ribbon-based telecommunication system and lead accreditation/approval to operate (ATO) efforts.

Responsibilities

• Meet government cybersecurity accreditation process to achieve an ATO.
• Maintain the Security Authorization (ATO) of assigned systems and conduct initial and annual risk assessments.
• Identify required STIGs and guide system certification based on project requirements.
• Prepare a certification package including STIG assessment, vulnerability and scan assessments, and quarterly software security reviews.
• Ensure all security measures comply with applicable government policies.
• Draft and maintain security Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g., IA SOP, SSP, SCTM).
• Develop, monitor, and resolve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
• Participate in internal and external security audits and inspections; perform risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Government security clearance.
• College degree (B.S., M.S.) in Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Management Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of related technical experience.
• Security+ Certification or equivalent DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification; CISSP a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of National/DoD/Army Directive security policies.
• Experience with Army eMASS, ACAS/Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner, DISA SCAP, Evaluate STIG (eSTIG), STIG Viewer v3, DOD RMF accreditation implementation.
• Ability to identify and manage risk; working knowledge of security provisioning and monitoring tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong collaboration; self-starter.

Desired Skills

• Experience with Unified Communications (UC) technology, telecommunications/Voice over IP (VoIP).
• Experience with Linux v8+, Windows Server 2019+, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
• Familiarity with Firewalls, IDS, Web Gateways, and/or enterprise Antivirus technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and learning & development opportunities.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Pay Range: $90,300 – $189,600 (national average for this position).

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.