Information Systems Security Officer - DoD Top Secret

American Operations Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

American Operations Corporation (AOC) seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the BLITS 3.0 program at Hanscom AFB, MA. The ISSO will oversee operation, security, and compliance of the Hanscom JWICS environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and protection of classified network infrastructure.

The role requires extensive DoD cybersecurity experience, including RMF, ICD 503, ATO sustainment, and coordination with the Site ISSM to maintain a high security posture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with four years of substitute experience allowed.
• At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience in DoD or federal agencies.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and federal cybersecurity directives and instructions.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; TS/SCI environments supported.
• Experience with JWICS, RMF, ICD 503, and ATO documentation is required or strongly expected.

Responsibilities

• Support upgrade, expansion, and integration of Hanscom JWICS SCI architecture.
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures protecting networks and information.
• Ensure security controls safeguard digital files and critical infrastructure.
• Respond to security breaches, viruses, and incidents.
• Coordinate RMF/ICD 503 matters to sustain ATO and high security posture.
• Serve as COMSEC custodian and support configuration management and disaster recovery.
• Advise on system security documentation for Intelligence Community SCI networks.
• Operate and maintain JWICS LAN per ICD 503 and guidance.
• Create and maintain JWICS user accounts.
• Develop CSRDs and SIAs as required.
• Prepare A&A documentation and support IAO duties in the SCIF.

Skills

Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent

Job description

American Operations Corporation (AOC) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the BLITS 3.0 program at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts. The position will support the operation, security, and compliance of the Hanscom JWICS environment, ensuring the availability, integrity, and protection of classified network infrastructure. The ISSO will perform system administration, user account management, security control implementation, configuration management, RMF and ICD 503 compliance activities, ATO sustainment, incident response, COMSEC support, and coordination with the Site ISSM. The position supports mission-critical SCI systems and requires extensive DoD cybersecurity experience.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Support the continued upgrade, expansion, and integration of the Hanscom JWICS SCI architecture and infrastructure
• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures protecting computer networks and information
• Ensure appropriate security controls are implemented to safeguard digital files and critical electronic infrastructure
• Respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and other security incidents
• Provide timely coordination and support to the Hanscom JWICS Site Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) on ICD 503 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) matters to maintain the JWICS Authorization to Operate (ATO) and high security posture
• Serve as controlled equipment custodian for COMSEC and support configuration management, site operations, planning, disaster recovery, and network encryption
• Serve as a technical advisor on system security documentation required for Intelligence Community SCI network segments
• Operate and maintain the customer JWICS LAN in accordance with ICD 503 and applicable subordinate directives and guidance for information systems security in SCI facilities and environments
• Create and maintain JWICS user accounts
• Develop Computer Systems Requirement Documents (CSRDs) and Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) as required
• Serve as alternate for the Hanscom JWICS ISSO
• Coordinate new Hanscom JWICS connections and configuration-management change requests
• Maintain mail distribution lists and customer security groups for JWICS
• Maintain and control access privileges to network resources
• Maintain site-level TCP/IP and Internet services for JWICS and customer organizations
• Maintain JWICS file servers
• Install, monitor, maintain, and ensure optimal operation of communications devices, system hardware, servers, laptops, PCs, and peripherals such as printers, plotters, and scanners
• Test and configure new hardware
• Obtain CSRD approval for systems prior to installation and implement approved CSRDs as directed by the Government COTR
• Augment and support IAO and computer security duties within the SCIF, including preparation of A&A documentation, new-user forms, and related security documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or equivalent; an additional four years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree
• At least 10 years of experience with cybersecurity practices within the DoD or another Federal agency
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and applicable Federal cybersecurity directives and instructions
• Ability to work dynamically and effectively with personnel on formal and informal projects and conduct technical interchanges as required
• Security+ certification required
• Active Top Secret clearance required; position supports TS/SCI classified environments
• Experience supporting classified/SCI network environments, JWICS operations, RMF, ICD 503, ATO sustainment, and related security documentation is required or strongly expected based on the position duties

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

American Operations Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.