Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Abacus Technology Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support security and information assurance activities for Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position, requiring a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining IA programs, enforcing Air Force and DoD policies, and providing annual IA training. The role requires strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills, with a focus on safeguarding DoD

Qualifications

• 6+ years of information security experience supporting a DoD program.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Security+ certification.
• Strong knowledge of Air Force, DoD and applicable Federal Cybersecurity Directives and Instructions.
• US citizen with TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain IA program for Hanscom Network.
• Supervise the customer organization’s IA program.
• Enforce Air Force IA policies and procedures.
• Ensure users have proper clearances and need-to-know before access to information systems.
• Provide annual IA refresher training.
• Develop and maintain C&A documentation for organization systems connected to Hanscom Network.

Skills

Information security

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

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