Information Systems Security Officer

Base-2 Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision premiums paid

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to safeguard mission-critical systems. You will support compliance efforts, manage risk, and enforce security policies while liaising with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate excels in cybersecurity regulation navigation and meticulous documentation.

The role emphasizes RMF/NIST compliance, risk assessment, and collaboration with ISSEs and system admins to integrate security requirements across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal/NIST/DoD security controls and RMF.
• Experience documenting SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and monitoring plans.
• Familiar with security tools and vulnerability management.
• Ability to coordinate security assessments and audits.
• Strong communication with govt stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NIST, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS and DoD standards.
• Maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring docs.
• Coordinate security assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Perform risk assessment and vulnerability analysis with mitigations.
• Oversee RMF authorization activities and monitor posture.

Skills

NIST SP 800-53

RMF

ICD 503

CNSS

DoD STIGs

FISMA

FedRAMP

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GC)

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

Job description

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

• Requisition ID: 3794
• 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

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).