ISSO II - Information Systems Security Officer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Watermark Risk Management International, LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer II to maintain the appropriate security posture for an information system, collaborating with the ISSM and ISO. The role includes developing authorization documentation, monitoring SAP/SCI activities, and supporting DoD agencies.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in related roles, a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and meets DoD 8570.01-M requirements within 6 months.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years related experience in ISSO or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and willingness to polygraph.
• Must meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M requirements within 6 months of hire.
• Expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable security policy, manuals and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ISSM in meeting duties and responsibilities.
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
• Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware/media are in place.
• Notify ISSM of changes affecting authorization determinations.
• Conduct periodic reviews for compliance with security authorization packages.
• Coordinate hardware/software/firmware changes 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 assessments.
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with countermeasures.
• Prepare status reports on security safeguards for systems.
• Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external customers.
• Conduct continuous monitoring for authorization boundaries.

Skills

Cyber security

DoD policy knowledge

Security coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related area

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Come make your mark with Watermark!

Come make your mark with Watermark!

FOUNDED BY USAF VETERANS in 2007, we are proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS specializing in security and risk management. We’re intimately familiar with DOD security programs and mission requirements.

OUR CORE VALUES drive every action we take as a company. We strive to exhibit PERSPECTIVE, PASSION, COMMUNICATION, INTEGRITY AND ETHICS, and BALANCE in all we do.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE to address our employees’ physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. This includes 100% employer- paid medical insurance, ample paid leave, a free employee assistance program, and a competitive 401k savings plan. At Watermark, our people come first!

Information Systems Security Officer II

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

In this role you will…

• Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
• Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
• Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
• Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
• Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
• Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
• Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
• Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
• Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts
• Additional duties as assigned

Experience Requirements:

• 2-5 years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certification Requirements:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information
• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Other Requirements:

• Must have expert knowledge of DoD, National and applicable service and agency security policy, manuals and standards.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Must be able to regularly list up to 50 lbs
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• All Level I & Level II positions - candidate should possess some Special Access Program (SAP) experience
• All Level III positions -candidate should possess 2+ years of Special Access Program (SAP) experience

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $73,965 - $98,785. Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hour rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.