Information Systems Security Officer with Security Clearance

Base-2 Solutions

Maryland

On-site

USD 110,000 - 190,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health premiums

Dental premiums covered

Vision premiums covered

Disability insurance

Life insurance up to $200,000

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions seeks a dedicated Information Systems Security Officer to manage security posture for mission-critical systems. You will support compliance, manage risk, and enforce security policies while collaborating with government stakeholders and technical teams.

The ideal candidate has deep experience with federal regulations, RMF, and multiple security tools, plus strong communication skills to drive initiatives forward.

Qualifications

Experience with federal cybersecurity regulations and RMF.
Ability to maintain and update SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and monitoring plans.
Experience supporting security assessments, audits, and inspections.
Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, incident response, and security controls.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with NIST, DoD, and IC standards (RMF, ICD 503, CNSS).
Coordinate and support security assessments and audits.
Maintain security documentation and risk mitigation plans.
Collaborate with ISSEs, admins, and program managers to embed security requirements.
Provide security awareness training and liaison with government customers.

Skills

NIST SP 800-53

RMF

ICD 503

CNSS

DoD STIGs

FISMA

FedRAMP

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

Windows

Linux

Unix

macOS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

JIRA

Confluence

ServiceNow

CISSP

CAP

Security+

CISM

CEH

AWS Security Specialty

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Splunk

HBSS

eMASS

Xacta

Job description

Job Description Position Summary Base-2 Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. Our ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the security posture of mission-critical systems by supporting compliance efforts, managing risk, and enforcing security policies. We're looking for individuals who excel at navigating complex cybersecurity environments, maintaining meticulous documentation, and fostering collaboration between technical teams and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of security regulations, be adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills to drive information security initiatives forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure system compliance with federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, ICD 503, CNSS, and RMF.
Maintain and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
Coordinate and support security assessments, audits, and inspections by internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis, providing recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
Facilitate and oversee system authorization activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
Monitor and report on system security posture, incident response, and remediation efforts.
Collaborate with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), system administrators, and program managers to integrate security requirements into system lifecycle.
Provide security awareness training to system users and enforce proper security practices.
Act as a liaison between the organization and government customers, ensuring timely communication of security updates and issues.

Required Qualifications

Experience with security frameworks and policies: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs, FISMA, FedRAMP.
Experience managing security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Controls Assessment (SCA) artifacts, SARs, SCTM.
Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, HBSS, eMASS, Xacta.
Knowledge of security technologies: Firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DLP, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication.
Experience with operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS.
Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud security controls.
Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, security testing, and incident response processes.
Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
Strong knowledge of system authorization process, audit support, and compliance reporting.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, CEH, AWS Security Specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

None specified.

Required Certifications

CISSP
CAP
Security+
CISM
CEH
AWS Security Specialty

Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Pay & Benefit Highlights Compensation

Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

Health

100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

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