Information Systems Security Officer L1

Unisity, LLC; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 12% company contribution

Medical plan options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Unisity, LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for a federal contracting environment in the United States. The role supports senior ISOs, maintains security documentation, and enforces security policies across information systems to meet NIST RMF requirements. The candidate should have 5 years ISSO experience, DoD 8570 IAT Level II, and a degree in Computer Science or related field.

U.S. citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Five years of ISSO experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience in at least one of: security tools, hardware/software security, protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited college or university.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• Four years of additional ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information system security policies and methodologies.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to meet processing security requirements.
• Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, and other network devices.
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
• Support ISSM in maintaining appropriate IA posture for a system, program, or enclave.
• Develop and update system security plan and other IA documentation.
• Assist in day-to-day security operations of the system.
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the IS.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security policies

Documentation maintenance

Security evaluation

Configuration management

Operational security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliant

Additional ISSO experience

Tools

SSPs

Risk Assessment Reports

C&A packages

Job description

About Unisity, LLC

Unisity, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised, as some would say we "just do". We are highly-qualified, self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team, leading when appropriate and following when needed.

Description

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) must possess the following skills and experience:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

Required Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher is required.
• Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with customer appropriate polygraph).

Salary: $175,000 - $185,000 (Annually)

Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits Package

Unisity, LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employee's gross compensation to the company 401k plan, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
  • Unisity, LLC provides an additional 12% of employee's gross compensation to be used for benefits, any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income
• Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Unisity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Unisity, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Unisity, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.