Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2

Gladiatoremergence; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gladiatoremergence seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 2 at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly; onsite work is standard. Salary range is $59,777 to $99,777 per year, reflecting senior-level responsibilities and security clearances.

Primary duties include planning IT security programs, managing changes, obtaining C&A, and supporting IA programs. DoD 8570 IAM Level I+ compliance is required, with 10 years ISSO experience demanded for success.

Qualifications

• Ten years of ISSO experience on contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience in at least two areas: security tools and hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.
• Four additional years of ISSO experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess security impact of changes; obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for an information assurance program within a program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control.

Skills

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Communication protocols

IAM knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2

GJB-0074 Fort Meade, MD TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly On-site $59,777 – $99,777

The Level 2 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:

• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
• Serve as the Approval
• Authority for ISs under their control

Qualifications

Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools and hardware/software security implementation communication protocols encryption techniques/tools Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree

Clearance

TS/SCI + Full Scope Poly, required at start.