Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II - Washington, DC area

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee the security posture of an information system, coordinating with the ISSM and ISO to manage daily security operations, including physical and environmental protection, incident handling, and training.

The role supports DoD agencies in SAP environments, prepares authorization packages, reviews audits, and coordinates changes with the ISSM and AO/DAO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years related information security experience.
• SAP experience required.
• DoD or SAP environments preferred; TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.
• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media are in place.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems for compliance with the authorization package.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software/firmware with the ISSM and AO/DAO before implementation.
• Monitor system recovery to ensure security features are restored and functioning.
• Ensure security documentation is current and accessible to authorized personnel.
• Collect and review audit records and document anomalies.
• Attend technical and security training related to duties.
• Execute cyber security portions of self-inspection and review system assessment plans.

Skills

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in a related field

IAT Level II / IAM Level II

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:

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

Certifications:

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

Security Clearance:

• TS/SCI required
• Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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