ISSO 2 - TS/SCI w/ Poly

Amentum; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 158,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Paid time off and holidays

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an ISSO 2 to support an information assurance program on a DoD-like environment in Annapolis, MD. The role emphasizes policy implementation, risk assessment, and security documentation to maintain an approved security posture.

The candidate will manage system security operations, assist with C&A activities, and ensure compliance with NIST RMF standards while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related discipline required.
• Ten (10) years of ISSO experience on similar scope programs.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support information security policy development and enforcement.
• Manage day-to-day security operations of the information system.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessments for certification and accreditation.
• Provide configuration management for security software/hardware/firmware.
• Prepare SSPs, Risk Assessments, C&A packages, and SRTMs; support RMF activities.

Skills

Information security

NIST RMF

Vulnerability assessment

Security policies

Communication protocols

Cryptography basics

Education

Bachelors degree in computer science or related discipline

Tools

CM software

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking an ISSO 2 to provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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).

Minimum Requirements:

Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI Poly

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree for a total of fourteen (14) years.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Ten (10) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Required Certifications:

DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

$158,000 - 164000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O\'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

06/22/2026 - Until Filled

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