Information Systems Security Officer (Multiple Levels)

BlueHalo; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 202,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Information Systems Security Officers to enhance their information assurance programs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, tackling challenges in global defense and cybersecurity. As an ISSO, you'll be pivotal in maintaining security policies and conducting vulnerability assessments while collaborating with a team of experts. The organization is committed to innovation and provides a supportive atmosphere where your skills can flourish. If you are passionate about national security and technology, this position is your gateway to a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Reimbursements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as an ISSO required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance needed.
• Knowledge of security tools and encryption techniques essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Evaluate security solutions and perform risk assessments.
• Assist in implementing information systems security policies.

Skills

Information Assurance

Security Policy Implementation

Vulnerability Assessment

Configuration Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Protocols

Encryption Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

DoD 8570 compliance (IAM Level I)

Tools

Security Tools

Job description

Information Systems Security Officer (Multiple Levels)

Joining the BlueHalo team means immersing yourself in a dynamic environment, working alongside the brightest minds in technology through some of the toughest challenges facing our nation today. We are spearheading the future of global defense, with every BlueHalo employee playing a key role in our success. That’s why our investment in you goes beyond competitive pay and a rewarding benefits package. We’re committed to providing our people with the best opportunities to develop their skills, share their knowledge, and push their innovative ideas to the cutting-edge. Enjoying this journey with a supportive team that feels like family throughout BlueHalo Nation is an unparalleled opportunity. From Space to C-UAS & Autonomous Systems to Electronic Warfare & Cyber, and Artificial Intelligence, at our company there is no limit to where you can take your career. Our mission is clear: to lead through innovation. Join the transformation and innovate with us.

OVERVIEW:

BlueHalo is seeking Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) who will provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. As an ISSO, you will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
• Assist 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.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review 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).

You’d like to do this:

• 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).
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control.
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs.
• Serve as an ISSM.
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives.

You’re required to have this:

• ISSO2: Minimum of 10 years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• ISSO3: Minimum of 15 years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience must include at least 2 years (level 2) or 3 years (level 3) in 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 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.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with polygraph.

SALARY RANGE: $202,000 to $242,000

The BlueHalo pay ranges for these job levels are a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.

Our compensation package also includes components designed to support employees’ total well-being, which should be considered when evaluating our competitive benefits package. These benefits include health insurance, life insurance, disability, company holiday and paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) company match and contributions, professional development/training reimbursements, and other work/life programs.

About BlueHalo Intelligence Systems

BlueHalo's Intel division provides specialized operational support, services, and technology to plan, design, develop and execute critical missions in the national security community. BlueHalo generates actionable insights from analytics through a suite of operationalized AI/ML tools for data collection/ingestion and subsequent text, geospatial, time series and image/video analytics to support open-source intelligence. BlueHalo is a national source for classified Cyber/SIGINT missions and a leading provider of blockchain/crypto analytics and platform cyber resiliency, specializing in offensive and defensive cyber and SIGINT warfare technologies.

The BlueHalo Effect

It speaks to who we are as a company, a global protective ring that shields everything we most want to safeguard, an unbroken line that ensures our customers retain the advantage in any battlespace, from high above the Earth to deep in cyberspace. It’s who we are, a halo, a protector, the light of inspired engineering keeping our Nation safe.

Our vision is a world where national security is certain because technical superiority is assured.

Join us and become a vital element of The BlueHalo Effect!