Information Systems Security Officer III (ISSO III)

System High Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System High Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Officer III (ISSO III) to safeguard information systems supporting SAP, SCI, and collateral programs. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and hands-on RMF, risk management, and incident handling.

You will work with ISSM/ISO to maintain accreditation, prepare packages, monitor security, and support DoD customers, including SAP/SCI activities. Requires DoD 8570.01-M certification within 6 months and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years related experience.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
• Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years).
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician II or II within 6 months of hire.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility; Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information; Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.
• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure approved procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems for compliance with the security package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with ISSM and AO/DAO.
• Monitor system recovery processes and ensure security features are restored.
• Maintain current IS security documentation for authorized personnel.
• Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed.
• Attend required technical and security training.
• Execute cybersecurity portion of self-inspection and security coordination for system assessments.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards status.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Conduct security impact analysis for configuration management changes.

Skills

System administration

ISSO duties

Cyber security

RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2 years

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer III (ISSO III)

*This position requires a TS/SCI Clearance and a minimum of two years of Special Access Program Experience*

At System High Corporation-a Top Washington-Area Workplace (The Washington Post, 2023-2025), a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence honoree (April 2025), and a three-time VETS Indexes 3-Star Employer-we protect and advance the nation's most critical missions. As part of our team, you'll tackle complex security challenges across SAP, SCI, and Collateral programs. If you're driven by national security, innovation, and integrity, we want to hear from you.

System High Corporation delivers the most advanced protection and secrecy solutions to secure and strengthen critical missions, programs, operations, and intelligence activities. We are seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) II to help contribute to our success and help us solve problems with innovation through intelligence.

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Departments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include

• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system
• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts

Qualifications

Experience

• * 5 - 7 years related experience
• * Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO

Education

• * Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications

• * Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance

• * Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• * Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• * Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements

• * Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• * This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
• * In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• * System High is a Military friendly employer. Our extensive work on behalf of the U.S. government offers those who have served in uniform an opportunity to continue to serve their country in a new and exciting way while enjoying a successful civilian career.
• * System High values the power and strength of diverse backgrounds on the culture and performance of our company. We strive to maintain an inclusive culture to encourage each employee to bring their whole self to the mission.
• * System High Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
• * Legal notices can be viewed on the following PDFs: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; EPPA Notice; FMLA Notice

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