Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support Hanscom AFB security and information assurance activities in a full-time role. The position emphasizes IA program development and enforcement of Air Force policies.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in information security, a related bachelor’s degree, Security+ CE, U.S. citizenship, and TS/SCI clearance. The role requires liaising with stakeholders and ensuring compliant C&A documentation.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of information security experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Security+ CE certification.
• U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and maintain IA program identifying requirements, personnel, processes, and procedures.
• Supervise the customer organization’s IA program.
• Enforce Air Force IA policies and procedures per applicable directives.
• Comply with installation WCSO policy and direction.
• Ensure users have required clearances and IA responsibilities before access.
• Provide annual IA refresher training for users.
• Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation for systems on Hanscom Network.

Skills

Information security

IA program management

Security training

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.

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 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. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Must be Security+ CE 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. 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