Information Systems Security Officer III (Government)

AT&T; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 108,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Information Systems Security Officer, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding vital information for the Federal Government. This position involves coordinating IT security programs, managing system changes, and ensuring compliance with security policies. You'll lead a team, mentor junior members, and utilize your expertise in security tools and protocols. With a competitive salary range and exceptional benefits, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Disability Benefits

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Employee discounts on AT&T services

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field required.
• 15 years’ experience as an ISSO on similar programs required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT security programs and policies with the IA team.
• Manage system changes and assess their security impact.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation for systems.

Skills

Information Assurance Management (IAM)

Security Tools Knowledge

Communication Protocols

Encryption Techniques

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Network Administration

AWS

Splunk

Nessus

Xacta

LatteArt

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

15 years of ISSO experience

Tools

COTS/GOTS

Audit Reduction Tools

Vulnerability Scanners

Job description

**Job Description:**

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

Intelink Services provide interagency information sharing, content discovery, and collaboration capabilities on the IC system domains to the IC and its partners in Defense, Homeland Security, Foreign Affairs, and Law Enforcement.

**AT&T has an opening for an Information Systems Security Officer:** To support Public Sector Solutions. This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

**Description of Job Duties/Responsibilities:**

+ Work with the IA team to plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.

+ Coordinate with system developers, administrators, and owners on security changes.

+ Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.

+ Perform security continuous monitoring and reporting for the systems supported on the contract.

+ Prepare and maintain the Security documentation, such as SSPs, for the systems supported on the contract in accordance with IC and Agency policies.

+ Serve as the initial security Approval Authority for the systems supported on the contract.

+ Utilize COTS/GOTS to communicate system status and compliance to management and shareholders.

+ Support AO/DAO, SCA, and ISSM on system Assessment and Authorization (A&A) duties to obtain and maintain ATOs for the systems supported on the contract.

+ Conduct daily review of and respond to security related tickets.

+ Perform the role of ISSO team lead; provide guidance and direction to more junior members of the IA team.

+ Windows or Linux SA experience.

+ Network Admin experience.

+ AWS experience.

+ Experience with an audit reduction and tool such as Splunk.

+ Experience with a vulnerability scanner such as Nessus.

+ Experience with Xacta, LatteArt.

+ Familiarity with IC, DoD, and NIST Security Policies and Procedures.

+ Work to be performed in Laurel, MD.

**Required Clearance:** TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

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

+ Fifteen (15) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

+ Experience is to include at least three (3) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.

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

**Ready to join our team? Apply today!**

**Our Information Systems Security Officer III (Government) earns between $108,000 - $219,780 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.**

**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**

**Medical/Dental/Vision coverage**

**401(k) plan**

**Tuition reimbursement program**

**Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.**

**Paid Parental Leave**

**Paid Caregiver Leave**

**Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement**

**Disability Benefits (short term and long term)**

**Life and Accidental Death Insurance**

**Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal**

**Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)**

**Extensive employee wellness programs**

**Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone**

**Weekly Hours:**

40

**Time Type:**

Regular

**Location:**

Columbia, Maryland

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

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