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Information Systems Security Officer Level 2

General Dynamics - IT

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 156,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in technology and mission services seeks an Information Systems Security Officer Level 2 in Baltimore. This role involves managing security operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and performing risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have significant ISSO experience and a relevant degree, alongside a commitment to maintaining high security standards.

Benefits

Full-flex work week
401K with match
Health and wellness packages
Career development support
Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

  • 10 years of ISSO experience on similar programs.
  • Knowledge of security tools, hardware/software security implementation.
  • Experience with communication protocols and encryption techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies.
  • Evaluate security solutions for classified information processing.
  • Manage configuration for security-related hardware, software, and firmware.

Skills

Security management
Vulnerability assessment
Configuration management
Risk assessment
Documentation preparation
Compliance with NIST RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer Level 2

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. Supports proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with security management and performs day-to-day security operations. Evaluates security solutions to meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessments for certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes and assesses their security impact. Prepares and reviews documentation such as 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 NIST RMF.

  • Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Assist with documentation preparation and maintenance.
  • Evaluate security solutions for classified information processing requirements.
  • Manage configuration for security-related hardware, software, and firmware, maintaining records of system components and upgrades.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
  • Develop system security policies and ensure compliance.
  • Maintain operational security posture and support the Information System Security Manager (ISSM).
  • Develop and update security plans and IA documentation.
  • Manage security aspects and perform daily security operations.
  • Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms.
  • Obtain C&A for systems under oversight.
  • Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies.
  • Manage and control system changes, assessing security impacts.
  • Serve as the Approval Authority for systems under control.
  • Require ten (10) years of ISSO experience on similar programs, including knowledge of security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution, or four (4) years of additional ISSO experience in lieu of degree.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required.

GDIT offers a full-flex work week, 401K with match, health and wellness packages, career development support, and access to cutting-edge technology.

Clearance: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Salary Range: $114,750 - $155,250, based on experience and location. Benefits and total rewards info available on our website.

About Our Work: We are GDIT, delivering technology and mission services to U.S. government agencies, defense, and intelligence communities worldwide, focusing on digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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