Information Systems Security Officer – Entry

Intuit Inc.

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance for
401k with company contribution
Annual bonuses
Bi-monthly pay

Job summary

RACTSOL Corp. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (Entry) to support information assurance, enforce security policies, and manage day-to-day security operations for our information systems.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (0–5 years ISSO), or a bachelor’s degree, and DoD 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (Security+). Experience should include at least two areas: security tools, hardware/software security, protocols, or encryption techniques/tools.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with 0-5 years ISSO experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of ISSO experience.
  • DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (Security+).
  • 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.

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 the 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)

Skills

Security tools knowledge
Hardware/software security
Communication protocols
Encryption techniques/tools

Education

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor’s degree
DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (Security+)

Job description

Are you looking for the opportunity to utilize your Information Systems experience and be part of a growing and innovative IT Management and Tech Support team? RACTSOL focuses on providing our customers with highest quality and professional IT support services to ensure their network and hardware are functioning at peak performance.

Information Systems Security Officer – Entry Job Description:
  • 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 the 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)

Education and Work Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED with 0-5 years ISSO experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree with 0 years of ISSO experience.

  • DoD Directive 8570 IAM Level 1 certification (Security+).

  • 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.

Salary Range:

$50,000 – $80,000

Competitive salary commensurate with clearance levels, unique expertise, critical skill sets, experience and qualifications. Additional pay stipend will be considered for qualifying candidates. Refer to our RACTSOL LCAT list for all salary ranges.

Time Off:
  • 20(+) days of earned Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

  • 11 paid calendar holidays

  • 1 paid company holiday

  • 5 days of lifestyle leave for new families, emergencies, govt shutdown, etc

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families

  • 401k retirement plan with a 6% company contribution

  • Annual bonuses based on performance, accomplishments, and tenure

  • RACTSOL Corp employees are paid on a bi-monthly basis with pay periods ending on the 15th and last day of each month

H.O.P.E. Through Innovative Technology (Helping Other People Everywhere) IT Solutions for Best Business Practices.

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

Ractsol Corp. is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Ractsol HR at (443) 535-7321 x03, and hr@ractsol.com

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