Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - FULLY CLEARED with POLYGAPH REQUIRED

Cti Md; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

AWS training

Tech equipment stipend

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Constellation Technologies seeks an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a federal contract in the Maryland area. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF, IAVA management, SSP preparation, and security policy enforcement across complex, multi-environment IT systems.

Candidates must hold TS/SCI with active polygraph, have at least 10 years as an ISSO, and meet DoD 8570 IAT II and IAM II requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (Polygraph must be within the last five (05) years).
• Ten (10) years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• Five (05) years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Five (05) years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
• Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

Responsibilities

• Maintain secure information system operations across isolated, connected, and standalone environments.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage SSPs and related security documentation.
• Perform security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies and standards.
• Support day-to-day security operations for large information systems.

Skills

Information Assurance

IAVA

RMF

SSP

Windows

Linux

Authorization to Operate

Verification and Validation

Security+

Security X

CASP+

NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

Information Assurance, IAVA, System Security Plans (SSPs), RMF, Windows, Linux, Authorization to Operate, Verification and Validation, Security+, Security X, CASP+, NIST 800-53

Due to federal contract requirements, United States citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph are required for the position.

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have TS/SCI clearance w/ active polygraph (Polygraph must be within the last five (05) years).
• Must have ten (10) years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments.
• Must have five (05) years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have five (05) years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
• Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

The benefits package:

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer paid premium PLUS a company-funded HSA
• Comprehensive Dental insurance
• Vision with 80% employer paid premium
• Employer paid Life insurance 100%
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term disability 100%
• Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation
• Annual reimbursement for technology i.e. phones, computers, printers, etc.
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting (after 90 days of employment)

The environment and perks:

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as Destination Family Events, Holiday Party, Monthly Get-Togethers
• Leadership Team engagement and mentorship
• Performance Recognition Program
• Complimentary branded apparel

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].