INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO)

EOA-Technologies-LLC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EOA Technologies, LLC is seeking an ISSO to support a U.S. Government customer on a full-time contract. The role includes implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, evaluating security solutions, and maintaining documentation and system records.

Qualified candidates will hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and IAM Level 1 or higher, with at least 10 years ISSO experience or a related combination with a degree. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• IAM Level 1 or higher certification required.
• Minimum 10 years ISSO experience on similar programs/contracts.
• Four years of additional ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies.
• Evaluate security solutions for processing classified information.
• Assist with CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain documentation and records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and network devices.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Provide support to the ISSM for maintaining appropriate operational IA posture.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security policy enforcement

Documentation maintenance

Operational security posture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

IAM Level 1 Certification

Job description

Description

EOA Technologies is seeking an ISSO on one of our subcontracts. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to support a U.S. Government customer. You will be responsible for:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• 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

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

• Possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• IAM Level 1 or higher Certification
• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs - not on any protected characteristic. EOA Technologies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, religious affiliation, hairstyle, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. EOA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations when feasible to individuals with disabilities.