Information Systems Security Officer II (ISSO)

TAP Engineering LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (15–25 days)

401(k) match & profit sharing

Medical coverage for employees

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance & disability

FSAs (Healthcare & Dependent Care)

Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000/yr

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Referral bonuses

Job summary

TAP Engineering LLC seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to enhance security for multi-vendor HPC servers and specialized processing environments. You will work with senior ISSOs to implement and enforce security policies and maintain documentation, supporting certification and accreditation efforts in alignment with ODNI/DoD policies.

The role requires US citizenship, an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a technical degree with extensive ISSO experience or equivalent

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 10 years ISSO experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• IAT Level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and related systems, including upgrades.
• Develop and maintain documentation for certification and accreditation (C&A) per ODNI and DoD policies.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate security solutions for processing classified information.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Support ISSM in maintaining appropriate operational IA posture.
• Develop and update system security plan and IA documentation.
• Assist in management of security aspects of the information system and day-to-day security operations.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanism of the IS.

Skills

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

14 years of ISSO experience in lieu of a degree

IAT Level I baseline certification (DoD 8570.01-M)

Job description

Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to help deliver enhanced HPC capabilities across multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing environments. You'll have the opportunity to grow your security skills and technical expertise alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and directly contribute to missions that strengthen our nation's security.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and related systems, including system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for certification and accreditation (C&A) in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of ISSO experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• IAT Level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000–$155,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.

Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off: 15–25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
• Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
• Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
• Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
• Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
• Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

Additional Information
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.