Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2

Base-2 Solutions; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 to support information assurance, cybersecurity operations, security authorization, configuration management, and security documentation for information systems, programs, or enclaves. The role provides leadership for security policy enforcement, documentation such as SSPs and RMF artifacts, and daily security operations.

On-site in Hanover, MD with TS/SCI clearance required, Full-time employment opportunities exist

Qualifications

• Work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity or security authorization following an education and experience pathway.
• Experience in at least two areas: security tools knowledge, hardware/software security implementation, communications protocols or encryption
• Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, PKI and authorization services.

Responsibilities

• Support an information assurance program for a program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies and standards.
• Maintain operational security posture to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with management of security aspects of the information system and day-to-day security operations.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
• Provide configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.

Skills

Security tools knowledge

Encryption tools/techniques

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cyber Security/IT

Experience equivalent to degree (12 years)

Tools

DoD 8570 IAM Level I cert (CAP/CND/Cloud+/GSLC/Security+ CE/HCISPP)

Job description

• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Hanover, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First

• Requisition ID: 5293
• Standard Title:
• Required Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
• Location: Hanover, MD
• Work Type: On-Site
• Shift: First
• Referral Eligibility: Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship Required? Yes

Position Summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 to support information assurance, cybersecurity operations, security authorization, configuration management, and security documentation for information systems, programs, or enclaves.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
• Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
• Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Ensure compliance with system security policy.
• Provide support to the information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation.
• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the information System (IS).
• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview.
• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization meeting an applicable education and experience pathway in the equivalency section.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering with Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization.
• No bachelor's degree with Twelve (12) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization (8 years plus 4 additional years in lieu of a Bachelor's degree).

Required Certifications

• DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification required - one of: CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

Income Protection

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

Retirement

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).