Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for Hanscom AFB. This full-time role focuses on developing and maintaining IA programs and ensuring compliance with Air Force and DoD cybersecurity directives.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in DoD information security, a Bachelor’s degree, Security+ certification, US citizenship, and TS/SCI with SCI.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in information security supporting a DoD program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Security+ certified.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions.
• US citizen and hold a current TS/SCI clearance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, customer service and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, 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.
• Ensure all users have requisite security clearances and IA responsibilities.
• Ensure IA refresher training annually.
• Develop and maintain C&A documentation for Hanscom Network systems.

Skills

Security+

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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