Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

gTANGIBLE Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

gTANGIBLE Corporation in Suitland, MD, seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II for a full-time role requiring Top Secret/SCI eligibility and SAP experience. The ISSO will work with the ISSM/ISO to maintain secure operations, develop RMF packages, and support DoD- and SAP-related activities.

The candidate will update authorization documents, coordinate changes, and ensure security controls across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years of related experience or an Associate with 4–7 years.
• Experience developing RMF packages or body of evidence.
• Prior experience as System/Network Administrator or ISSO.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD 8570.01-M within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• SAP experience required.
• Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appropriate security posture for an information system in collaboration with the ISSM and ISO.
• Develop, review, and update authorization documentation and manage configuration boundaries.
• Monitor information systems and support day-to-day security operations for collateral, SCI, and SAP activities.
• Coordinate changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to implementation.
• Assist with security training and awareness, incident handling, and reporting on security safeguards.

Skills

RMF

Information Assurance

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's degree with 2–5 years

Associates degree with 4–7 years

6–9 years without a degree

Job description

gTANGIBLE Corporation (gTC), www.gtangible.com, is an S corporation and a registered Government contractor that provides services and solutions in:

• National Security Programs
• Professional, Administrative, and Management Support
• Mission and Warfighter Support

We are a Small Business Administration certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and the founder has years of successful experience in the Government contracting arena. Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is in the process of identifying candidates for the following position.

Requisition Type: Contingent (Open)

Position Status: Full Time

Position Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

Location: Suitland, MD

Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI, SAP Information eligible, consent for Counterintelligence polygraph

Duties and Responsibilities

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. Duties include the following:

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

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of related experience or Associates degree and 4-7 years of related experience or 6-9 years of related experience without a degree.
• Related experience especially in developing RMF packages or body of evidence.
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• SAP experience required.
• Prior active duty in the U.S. Air Force a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.