Information Systems Security Officer

Base-2 Solutions; Maryland; In loco; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

100% company-paid medical premiums for

100% company-paid dental premiums for

100% company-paid vision premiums for

401(k) with 4% match + 4% non-elective

Up to 20 days PTO

11 paid floating holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to safeguard mission-critical systems by enforcing security policies, maintaining documentation, and supporting compliance efforts. The candidate will work across teams and government stakeholders to drive security initiatives forward.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with RMF, NIST controls, and security tooling, plus strong communication and coordination skills in a fast-paced, on-site environment in

Competenze

• Experience with security frameworks and policies: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs, FISMA, FedRAMP.
• Experience managing security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Controls Assessment artifacts, SARs, SCTM.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, HBSS, eMASS, Xacta.
• Knowledge of security technologies: Firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DLP, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Experience with operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS.
• Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud security controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, security testing, and incident response processes.
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Strong knowledge of system authorization process, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, CEH, AWS Security Specialty.

Mansioni

• Ensure system compliance with federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity regulations and standards (NIST, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs).
• Maintain and update SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Coordinate and support security assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis with mitigation recommendations.
• Facilitate RMF-based system authorization activities.
• Monitor and report on security posture, incidents, and remediation.
• Collaborate with ISSEs, admins, and PMs to integrate security requirements.
• Provide security awareness training to users.
• Serve as liaison with government customers for updates and issues.

Conoscenze

Security regulations knowledge

Documentation

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Strumenti

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Descrizione del lavoro

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 5339
• Standard Title:
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. Our ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the security posture of mission-critical systems by supporting compliance efforts, managing risk, and enforcing security policies. We're looking for individuals who excel at navigating complex cybersecurity environments, maintaining meticulous documentation, and fostering collaboration between technical teams and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of security regulations, be adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills to drive information security initiatives forward.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure system compliance with federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, ICD 503, CNSS, and RMF.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Coordinate and support security assessments, audits, and inspections by internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis, providing recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
• Facilitate and oversee system authorization activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Monitor and report on system security posture, incident response, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), system administrators, and program managers to integrate security requirements into system lifecycle.
• Provide security awareness training to system users and enforce proper security practices.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and government customers, ensuring timely communication of security updates and issues.

Required Qualifications

• Experience with security frameworks and policies: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs, FISMA, FedRAMP.
• Experience managing security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Controls Assessment (SCA) artifacts, SARs, SCTM.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, HBSS, eMASS, Xacta.
• Knowledge of security technologies: Firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DLP, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Experience with operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS.
• Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud security controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, security testing, and incident response processes.
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Strong knowledge of system authorization process, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, CEH, AWS Security Specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• None specified.

Required Certifications

• CISSP
• CAP
• Security+
• CISM
• CEH
• AWS Security Specialty

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).