Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring TS/SCI access and Security+ certification.

The ISSO will develop, implement, and oversee an IA program, ensure compliance with Air Force and DoD directives, and provide training and documentation for certified systems connected to the Hanscom Network. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in information security supporting a DoD program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; additional years may substitute for degree.
• Must be Security+ certified and hold TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and Federal cybersecurity directives.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. citizen with eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain IA program that identifies IA requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures.
• Supervise the customer organization’s IA program.
• Implement and enforce Air Force IA policies and procedures.
• Comply with the installation WCSO policy and direction.
• Ensure all users have requisite security clearances and awareness of IA responsibilities before access to Air Force information systems.
• Ensure IA refresher training is conducted annually.
• Develop and maintain C&A documentation for Hanson Hanscom Network-connected systems.

Skills

Security+

DoD knowledge

IA program mgmt

TS/SCI clearance

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain customer organization information assurance (IA) program that identifies IA requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures.
• Supervise the customer organization’s IA program.
• Implement and enforce all Air Force IA policies and procedures using the guidance within this instruction and applicable specialized IA publications.
• Comply with the installation WCSO policy and direction.
• Ensure all users have the requisite security clearances, supervisory need-to-know authorization, and are aware of their IA responsibilities (via IA training) before being granted access to Air Force information systems according to AFSSI 8522.
• Ensure all users receive IA refresher training on an annual basis.
• Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for organization-specific systems connected to the Hanscom Network.

Qualifications

6+ years experience in information security supporting a DoD program. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ certified. Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions. Able to work dynamically and effectively with people on projects (formal and informal) and conduct technical interchanges as required. Strong communication, organizational, customer service and critical thinking skills. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI Access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled