Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Skill Level 3

Kaizen Approach, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Premium healthcare

401k and profit sharing

Paid training

4 weeks of PTO and 11 holidays

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a role based in Maryland, United States. The ISSO will manage cybersecurity policies, support security operations, and maintain the security posture of information systems. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph, and significant experience in information technology and cybersecurity. The position offers a competitive compensation and robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in information technology or cybersecurity, or 14 years without a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with security authorization techniques and incident management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Evaluate security solutions for processing classified information and support security authorization activities
• Provide configuration management for security software/hardware; manage system changes and maintain records of hardware and network devices
• Plan and coordinate the implementation of IT security programs and authentication mechanisms
• Provide daily oversight to contractor ISSOs and interact with customers and senior officers to meet Cybersecurity objectives
• Ten years of IT/cybersecurity/security authorization experience (14 years if no degree); DoD 8570 IAM I required
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance program for systems or organizations.
• Manage day-to-day security operations and maintain security posture.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans and documentation.

Skills

Information technology

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Configuration management

Communication protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering

DoD 8570 compliant with IAM I

Tools

Security tools

Encryption tools

Job description

Position Overview

Kaizen Approach is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. In this role, the ISSO will support proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies while maintaining the operational security posture of information systems or programs. The position involves assisting with management of security aspects of information systems, performing day‑to‑day security operations, evaluating security solutions for processing classified information, and conducting vulnerability and risk assessment activities to support security authorization. The ISSO will provide configuration management for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware, manage system changes, and assess the security impact of those changes. This role also includes preparing and reviewing security documentation such as System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices, and supporting security authorization activities in compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Must have the ability to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program, including supporting senior Information Systems Security Officers and the Information System Security Manager in proposing, coordinating, implementing, enforcing, and ensuring compliance with information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, while maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture.
• Must possess the ability to assist with the management of security aspects of information systems, perform day‑to‑day security operations, maintain the operational security posture of systems or programs, and obtain system authorization for information systems under assigned purview.
• Must be capable of developing, preparing, maintaining, and updating System Security Plans and other Cybersecurity documentation, including documentation required for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Must have the ability to evaluate and assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information and to support security authorization activities.
• Must possess the ability to provide configuration management for security‑relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware; assist with configuration management activities; manage and control system changes; assess the security impact of those changes; and maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and system upgrades.
• Must be capable of planning and coordinating the implementation of information technology security programs and policies, tracking and ensuring appropriate user identification and authentication mechanisms for information systems, and ensuring ongoing compliance with system security policy.
• Must have the ability to provide daily oversight and direction to contractor Information Systems Security Officers and to interact with customers, information technology staff, and high‑level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives.
• Must have ten years of combined work‑related experience in the fields of information technology, cybersecurity, or security authorization, or fourteen years of combined work‑related experience if no bachelor’s degree is held, including experience with current security tools, hardware and software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption tools and techniques, and familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or IT Engineering, or four additional years of work‑related experience may be substituted for the degree, and must be DoD 8570 compliant with IAM I.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Salary Range

A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

About Kaizen Approach

At Kaizen Approach, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well‑being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. With 4 weeks of PTO, 11 holidays, gifted 401k, profit sharing, and paid training, we’re committed to your growth and happiness—both at work and beyond!

Kaizen Approach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.