Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Parsons; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to focus on cybersecurity aspects of system design and to support DoD agencies, including HQ Air Force and OSD. The role covers day-to-day security for Collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.

The ISSO will maintain SSPs and security documentation, perform audits, and lead continuous monitoring for accredited systems. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required, plus polygraph readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity from an accredited university, with 8+ years of experience.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and readiness for polygraph.
• Experience implementing RMF/JSIG and NIST controls across AIS environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply RMF/JSIG to obtain and maintain ATO/IATT/ATC for IS, including on‑premise and cloud.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SCTMs, RARs, ConMon, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Create and update system diagrams, PPSMs, and SOPs; conduct security audits and updates.
• Lead continuous monitoring and coordinate security activities across AIS environments.

Skills

TS clearance

RMF/JSIG

NIST SP 800-53/800-37

Bachelor degree in CS/Engineering/Cybr

Policy and documentation

Polygraph willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Job Description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Parsons has emerged as a leader in the development of cutting-edge solutions for the Department of War and Intelligence Community. Our tremendous success can be attributed to our people and our priorities. We hire the best; we make them a priority, and we never lose focus on the mission. It's why we're here. We have built this cultural legacy by working closely with analysts and operators to understand their needs and deliver meaningful value through innovative, cost effective and intuitive software solutions.

Our Space Operations Program Directorate is passionate about making America the undisputed leader in Space because we understand that ensuring our nation's security for future generations depends on it. Parsons creates game changing space solutions by teaming highly respected subject matter experts with brilliant technologists. Do you want to be part of a team that is helping the government solve major national security challenges in the space domain? We need your help.

Our team is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). In this role you will get to focus on the cybersecurity aspects of system design to deal with cyber-related disruptions, minimizing misuse and malicious behavior, while supporting Department of War agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Duties

• Utilise Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) /Risk Management Framework (RMF) to achieve and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO), Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), and Authority to Connect (ATC) for all existing and new Information Systems (IS) that require accreditation to include on premise and cloud platforms.
• Maintain and develop System Security Plans (SSP), Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTM), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), Continuous Monitoring Plans (ConMon), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Ability to produce and maintain documentation, policy, and procedures such as: Ports Protocols and Services Management (PPSM) worksheets, system and network diagrams / descriptions, and SOPs.
• Coordinate and perform security audits and system updates to identify nonstandard events and maintain system and information integrity.
• Play an active role in conducting continuous monitoring activities on Accredited Information Systems (AIS) its environment of operation to include developing and updating the system artifacts.
• Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
• Report Cyber incidents or vulnerabilities to the ISSM and/or government chain of command.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk); Information Technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption); network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).
• Experience in reviewing and implementing secure configuration management techniques.
• Practical experience in guiding systems through NIST SP 800-37 RMF steps, from Prepare to Monitor, using CNSSI 1253 to ascertain appropriate Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability levels, and the NIST SP 800-53 controls associated with each level.
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Xacta.
• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Cybersecurity or other relevant Engineering field from an accredited university with minimum 8 years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Secret Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph to achieve SAP security Clearance upon hire.
• Possess a DoD 8140.03/8570.01 Information Assurance Manager II certification: CompTIA Security+ (Sec+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Plus (CASP+).
• Knowledge of and hands on experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Assured Complian