Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Lead (Program Level 3) (Government)

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AT&T Federal Solutions is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Lead to support mission-critical programs in Chantilly, VA. This role requires extensive security expertise and the ability to work independently on high-stakes projects that protect national security information.

You will guide ISSOs, manage classification and security controls, and coordinate with government and contractor teams on risk assessments and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with poly is required.
• Experience leading ISSO-related activities and teams.
• Strong knowledge of DoD/IC IT policies and procedures.
• Must meet minimum requirements for DoD 8570 IAT III certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide ISSO guidance across Level1 and Level2 ISSOs.
• Lead configuration management and system maintenance.
• Troubleshoot configurations and protect sensitive data.
• Prevent and detect security compromises in networked environments.
• Maintain forensic chain of custody and evidentiary records.
• Guide complex information systems through assessment gates.
• Review and interpret complex CM documentation.
• Maintain databases and related security data.
• Adhere to NRO/IC/DoD IT/IA/IM policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with government and contractor teams.
• Support security control assessments and test engineering.

Skills

Configuration management

Troubleshooting

Security tooling

Network security

Independent work

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

High School/GED

Associate

Bachelor

Master

Tools

DoD 8570 IAT III

CISSP

CISA

CCSP

GCED

Job description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located at customer's site. No relocation is offered. Please be aware this is an ATT Technical Services position. AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.

We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Our Federal Solutions Team supports the intelligence community, providing, operating, and assuring critical voice, video, and collaboration services for the full spectrum of operations.

The services required by this contract will assist providing the NRO with a secure mission environment. The contractor shall provide realistic, innovative information security solutions to accomplish the requirements in addition to program management. The services obtained under this contract shall provide expertise to support information systems security, security control assessments, information assurance engineering, and security control assessments test engineering.

AT&T has an opening for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Lead to support AT&T Federal Solutions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• a. Expertise with configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing;
• b. Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data;
• c. Expert in the use of tools used to prevent and or negate malicious code;
• d. Expert in detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment;
• e. Knowledge in forensics chain of custody and evidentiary preservation;
• f. Demonstrated proficiency in successfully guiding complex information systems through assessment and authorization control gates;
• g. Analytical abilities to decipher complex technical configuration management documents;
• h. Proficient in maintaining databases;
• i. Thorough working knowledge of all applicable NRO, IC, and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to IT/IA/IM;
• j. Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision;
• k. Expert ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with government and contractor program managers, security professionals, and mission partners;
• l. Ability to effectively provide ISSO guidance to Level1 and Level2 ISSOs.

Required Clearance

TS/SCI/ with Poly (#tssci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School/GED AND 10Years’ Experience Associate AND 8Years Experience Bachelor’s AND 6Years’ Experience Master AND 4Years’ Experience

CERTIFICATION: Must meet minimum requirements for DoD 8570 IAT III to include ONE of the following:

• CASP+
• CE
• CCNP Security
• CISA
• CISSP
• GCED
• GCIH
• CCSP

Our Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Lead Level3's earn between $108,000 - $170,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available)

Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Chantilly, Virginia

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