Information Systems Security Officer 2

T-Rex Solutions LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO immediately upon joining

Paid parental leave

Health, vision and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement and training

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

T-Rex Solutions LLC is seeking a fully cleared Information Systems Security Officer 2 to support a program in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. The role requires DoD 8570 IAM Level I+ and a TS/SCI with FSP clearance, along with extensive ISSO experience.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (or 4 years of ISSO substitute) and a strong background in information assurance, RMF, and security documentation including SSPs and A&A artifacts.

Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of ISSO experience on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline; four (4) years of ISSO experience may substitute.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher compliance is required.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP clearance.
• Experience includes at least two of: security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools.

Responsibilities

• Support an information assurance program and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Manage security aspects of the information system and day-to-day security operations.
• Evaluate security solutions against security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessments to support certification and accreditation.
• Provide CM for information security software, hardware and firmware; review SSPs, RA reports, C&A packages, and SRTMs; support RMF security authorization.

Skills

ISSO experience

TS/SCI Clearance with FSP

Security knowledge across tools/hw/sw

NIST RMF familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

T-Rex is looking for a fully cleared Information Systems Security Officer 2 to work on a program in the Fort Meade, Maryland area in support of the Intelligence Community.

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 National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Requirements

Ten (10) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with FSP security clearance is required.

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including:

• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• paid parental leave
• individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
• annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment

among other benefits.