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

RedTrace Technologies; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health care insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

RedTrace Technologies is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II to join the team at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The role focuses on RMF, authorization packages, and safeguarding DoD information systems within SAP/SCI contexts.

You will collaborate with ISSM/ISO, maintain accreditation documents, and lead security operations for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience, RMF packages or evidence work
• Prior roles in System/Network Administration or ISSO
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure procedures for clearing and destroying hardware/media
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization
• Conduct periodic reviews for security compliance
• Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes with ISSM and AO/DAO
• Monitor system recovery processes and ensure security features restored
• Keep security documentation current and accessible
• Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed
• Attend security training relevant to duties
• Support cyber security self-inspection and coordination
• Identify vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures implementation
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers

Skills

RMF knowledge

System/Network Administration

DoD 8570.01-M IAM II

US Citizenship

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS, WITH SCI ELIGIBILITY

• POSITION REQUIRES US CITIZENSHIP*** Position Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO) II Location: Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000-$115,000. 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) II to 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:

• 2-5 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

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
• 11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays
• Team bonding events

RedTrace Technologies is an EOE employer