Information Systems Security Officer – ISSO

Science and Engineering Services, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Science and Engineering Services, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to review, implement, update and document ESTS lab policies, manage audits and threat assessments, and direct responses to intrusions. The role ensures compliance with DoD/NISPOM requirements and supports RMF accreditation for classified systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years as a Security Analyst, experience with NIST controls, vulnerability audits, and security configuration checks,

Qualifications

• Three years of security analyst experience for government systems.
• Knowledge and experience with NIST security controls and regulations.
• Experience conducting vulnerability audits and security configuration checks.

Responsibilities

• Review, implement, update and document information security policies.
• Manage security audits, vulnerability and threat assessments.
• Direct responses to system intrusions and ensure compliance with security mandates.
• Support RMF processes and accreditation/reaccreditation activities.
• Prepare and submit security documentation and SOPs.

Skills

NIST controls

RMF

Vulnerability assessment

Policy development

DoD security concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

High School Diploma or GED required

Job description

Job Details

• Location: US-AL-Huntsville
• ID: 2026-1487
• Category: Information Technology
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Remote: No
• Postal Code: 35824
• Address: 248 Dunlop Blvd

Overview

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will be responsible for reviewing, implementing, updating and documenting ESTS lab's information, security policies and procedures, managing security audits, vulnerability and threat assessments, directing responses for system intrusions, and ensuring fulfillment of legal and contractual information security and privacy mandates, preventing and detecting intrusion.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and DoD requirements relevant to the confidentiality, integrity, availability and authentication of systems operating in a classified environment
• Ensure compliance with the Chapter 8 regulatory requirements of the with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)
• Applies current computer science technologies to the development, evaluation, and integration of computer systems and networks to maintain system security for classified information systems. Primary liaison to the local Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Information Systems Security Professional (ISSP) on all matters pertaining to classified information systems
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Support the development and maintenance of technical documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Execute the security assessment and authorization process for Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Support the Security Manager with site accreditation/reaccreditation process
• Perform updates to Risk Management Framework accreditation documentation for assigned systems
• Prepare and submit classified spillages/incident responses
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

Experience:

• Three years of relevant work experience as a Security Analyst to include; developing, editing, and auditing cyber security policies, plans, and procedures for government systems and programs
• Knowledge and experience working with NIST security controls and regulations required
• Experience conducting vulnerability audits, security configuration checks, and system configuration scans to meet Cyber Security requirements required

Any combination of education/experience may be substituted for job requirements at the recommendation of the hiring manager and approval of the COO or higher.