Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II (TS, w/ SCI Eligibility)

Redtracetech; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health Care Insurance

Paid vacation

Federal Holidays

Team bonding events

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II at Peterson SFB, CO. This role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship, working within DoD SAP/SCI environments to manage RMF packages and security documentation.

The ISSO II collaborates with the ISSM and AO/DAO, updates authorization packages, and conducts security training and risk mitigation across information systems. Salary ranges reflect government standards and location considerations.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI eligibility.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Strong knowledge of RMF.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media.
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems for compliance with the authorization package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO before the change.
• Monitor system recovery to ensure security features are restored.
• Ensure all IS security documentation is current and accessible.
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented.
• Attend required security training.
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection and provide coordination and review of system assessment plans.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.

Skills

RMF knowledge

System/Network Administration

Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI

U.S. Citizenship

Tools

DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

***POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP***

Position Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II

Location: Peterson SFB, CO

The anticipated salary range for this position is $99,000–$114,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, geographic location, contractual requirements, and other relevant business considerations. The final salary may fall outside the stated range.

Position Description:

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 ISSO. 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.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) IIto carry out the following duties and responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

Required:

• 2-5years related experience, especially in developing RMF packages or bodies of evidence
• Prior performance in roles such as System/Network Administrator or ISSO
• CurrentU.S. Government Top Secret Clearancew/ SCI eligibility
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strongknowledge of RMF
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary for well qualified applicants
• 401(k) plan
• Annual performance bonus
• Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
• Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
• Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Up to four weeks of paid vacation
• 11Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologiesis an EOE employer