Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Constellation Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare with employer premium cover

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Education/training reimbursement

AWS/PER training

Tech equipment reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Constellation Technologies is seeking an Information Assurance professional with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to lead security operations in a federal contracting environment. Responsibilities include managing IAVA, maintaining SSPs, and enforcing security policies across large software programs.

The role requires eight years of direct experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field, with potential substitution of four years of experience for the degree.

Qualifications

• Must have US citizenship.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Eight years of direct/relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, System Engineering or related discipline.
• Four years of additional relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience as ISSO working independently or on teams.
• Experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Experience using tools to support SSPs and security documentation.
• Knowledge of security tools, hardware/software security, and encryption techniques.
• Experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures.
• Experience proposing and enforcing information security policies on large programs.
• Experience day-to-day security operations of large information systems.

Skills

US Citizenship required

TS/SCI clearance w/ poly

Eight years exp

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Systems

ISSO experience

IAVA management tools

SSP/documentation experience

Security tools knowledge

Security evaluations

Security policy implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, System Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Information Assurance, IAVA, System Security Plans (SSPs), RMF, Windows, Linux, Authorization to Operate, Verification and Validation, Security+, Security X, CASP+, NIST 800-53

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

Required:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (Polygraph must be within the last five (05) years).
• Eight (08) years of direct/relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, System Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (04) years of additional relevant experience on projects with similar processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Must have experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• Must have experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have:

• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.

$170,000 - $180,000 a year

The pay range for this job, with multi-levels, is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

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Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].