Information Systems Security Officer

Quevera; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Education & certification stipend

401(k) with match

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

Quevera is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to join our team in Odenton, MD. This role requires an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance and will support the information assurance program and day-to-day security operations.

You will develop and enforce security policies, prepare SSPs and C&A packages, and ensure compliance with NSA/DoD frameworks while collaborating with experts. Quevera offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 4 years in IT/security roles (SA/ISSO/ISSE/IT service desk).
• Associate's Degree in IT with 2+ years in ISSO/ISSE/IT roles; IAM Level I (SEC+) required.
• DoD 8570.01-M compliance is required (IAM Level I).

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization’s information assurance program.
• Coordinates security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintains system security posture and compliance with DIACAP/NSACAP processes.
• Prepares System Security Plans (SSPs) and Certification & Accreditation packages.

Skills

Information security

Policy enforcement

Vulnerability assessment

Security operations

Education

Associates Degree in IT/CS

DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level I (SEC+)

High School Diploma + 4 years IT/security experience

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to join our team. At Quevera, we don’t just offer jobs—we provide opportunities to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll work with industry experts, take on exciting challenges, and have the creative freedom to build cutting-edge solutions, all while advancing your career in a space that truly values your skills and ideas.

REQUIRED - MUST have a current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance to apply for role. Only those with a current TS/SCI with Poly clearance will be considered.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
• Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
• Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Supports security authorization activities in compliance with NSA/CSS Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).

Required Experience

High School Diploma with 4 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration.

OR

Associates Degree in Information Technology Discipline with 2 years of work experience in any combination of: System Administrator (SA), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Information System Security Engineer (ISSE), Information Technology (IT) Service Desk, Computer Network Defense (CND) Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, and Network Administration. Certifications: Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I (SEC+)

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured IQWay Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.