Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

FSOne; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FSOne in Texas is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to serve as the principal advisor to the ISO, Business Process Owner, and the CISO/ISSM on all security matters affecting the information system.

You will implement and maintain security controls per the Security Plan and DoD policies, coordinate with the ISO to uphold the operations security posture, monitor systems, manage changes, and respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field from ABET/NCAE-C approved institution.
• 2+ years of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience or related role.
• Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies.
• Experience with security assessment tools.
• DoD/Military training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the ISO to ensure the appropriate operations security posture is maintained for the Information System.
• Serving as principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an Information System.
• Managing day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Monitoring information systems and environment of operations.
• Managing and controlling changes to the system.
• Handling security incidents.
• Assisting in the development of security policies and RMF documentation.

Skills

GRC experience

Security principles and technologies

Analytical skills

Security incident handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field (ABET/NCAE-C)

Tools

Security assessment tools

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

• Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

The contractor shall serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (ISO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. The ISSO shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and DoD policies.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating with the ISO to ensure the appropriate operations security posture is maintained for the Information System

Serving as principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an Information System

Managing day-to-day security operations of the system

Monitoring information systems and environment of operations

Managing and controlling changes to the system

Handling security incidents

Assisting in the development of security policies and procedures, the System Security Plan, Security Impact Analysis, and documentation of mission and business functions

ISSO Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (from an ABET accredited or NCAE-C-designated institution)

Two or more years of proven Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience or related role

Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies

Experience with security assessment tools and techniques

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

DoD/Military Training: 531-25B30-C45, J-3B-0440, DAU ISSM Basic Playlist, RMF Implementers Course or equivalent

Acceptable certifications include:

SecurityX / CASP+ CISM

CCISO CISSO

CCSP CISSP

CGRC/CAP CISSP-ISSMP

Cloud+ FITSP-M

GSEC GCIA

Security+ GCIH

SSCP GCSA

GICSP

GSLC

Additional Information: This position will require security clearance eligibility.