ISSO II: DoD Cyber Security & A&A Specialist

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Paid leave

Employee assistance program

401k plan

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC in Colorado Springs seeks an Information Systems Security Officer II to maintain a robust security posture for information systems. The role collaborates with ISSM and ISO to manage security operations and authorization packages.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD IA training within 6 months, and 2–5 years of related experience. Expect compliance monitoring, reporting, and coordination across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• DoD Directive 8570.01-M certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing and destroying hardware/media are in place.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for security authorization compliance.
• Coordinate changes to hardware/software with ISSM and AO/DAO.
• Monitor recovery processes to ensure security features are restored.
• Maintain current security documentation and audit records.
• Attend required security training related to duties.
• Execute cyber security portions of self-inspections and coordinate SAP reviews.
• Identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare reports on security safeguards status.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Conduct continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries.
• Assist DoD and SAP organizations with A&A efforts.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Cybersecurity

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC in Colorado Springs seeks an Information Systems Security Officer II to maintain a robust security posture for information systems. The role collaborates with ISSM and ISO to manage security operations and authorization packages.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, DoD IA training within 6 months, and 2–5 years of related experience. Expect compliance monitoring, reporting, and coordination across multiple teams.