Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

GDIT; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to ensure the operational security posture of critical information systems. In this role, you will collaborate closely with security management teams, manage day-to-day security operations, and ensure compliance with security protocols. Your expertise will play a vital role in supporting Special Access Programs (SAPs) for Department of Defense agencies. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the security and integrity of sensitive information. If you are passionate about cyber security and ready to take on a challenging role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience in cyber security roles.
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and security operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and updating security authorization packages.
• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Monitor system recovery processes and ensure security features are functioning.

Skills

Cyber Security

Incident Handling

Security Training and Awareness

Configuration Management

Vulnerability Assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Equivalent experience (4 years)

Tools

Security+ CE

CCNA Security

Job description

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

1. Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
2. Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
3. Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
4. Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
5. Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
6. Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO / DAO prior to the change
7. Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
8. Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
9. Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
10. Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
11. Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
12. Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
13. Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
14. Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
15. Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries

Experience:

2-5 years related experience

SAP experience required

Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)

Security Clearance: TS / SCI required

Must be willing to sit for a CI polygraph

Other Requirements:

Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs

The likely salary range for this position is $80,226 - $104,016. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.