Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics IT; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Montgomery, Alabama, to manage security for DoD information systems. The role collaborates with ISSM and ISO to maintain compliance, update authorization documents, and oversee day-to-day security operations in SAP environments.

The candidate will handle physical security, training, incident handling, and continuous monitoring, ensuring proper audit trails and documentation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience
• SAP experience required
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media are in place
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting the authorization determination
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate changes to hardware, software, or firmware with ISSM and AO/DAO prior to change
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features are restored
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible
• Ensure audit records are collected and reviewed
• Attend required technical and security trainings
• Execute cyber security portion of self-inspection and provide coordination across system assessments
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers
• Conduct security impact analyses for configuration changes

Skills

Communication Network

Information Systems

SAP experience

TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

• Skills: Communication Network, Information Systems, System Security Certifications: None Experience: 4 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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

• 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
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• 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

Experience

• 2+ 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 Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience 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 able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs

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Salary

The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

10-25%

T elecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA AL Montgomery

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term di