ISSO Journeyman: TS/SCI with Poly, Cybersecurity Lead

SIXGEN; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Flexible PTO

Professional development reimbursement

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

SIXGEN is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Journeyman to support USCYBERCOM J6 C4 & Cyber Directorate. The role emphasizes implementing and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring DoD compliance, and protecting critical information systems through risk management and security engineering.

Responsibilities include planning and monitoring security measures, implementing controls, responding to incidents, and guiding budgeting and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity or information assurance experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Active DoD 8570 IAM Level II certification or ability to obtain within 60 days, including one of CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, upgrade, and monitor security measures to protect computer networks and information systems.
• Ensure appropriate security controls are implemented to safeguard digital assets and critical infrastructure.
• Respond to cybersecurity incidents, security breaches, and malware events.
• Apply cybersecurity policies, principles, and best practices across IT and cybersecurity services.
• Develop and design security solutions that maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise information.
• Identify, plan, and document improvements to existing security controls.
• Develop COAs to address complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Interpret cybersecurity requirements and assist with budget planning.
• Plan and coordinate installation of new or modified security hardware, OS, and software.
• Support vulnerability management by assessing and remediating systems and networks.
• Guide the implementation of cybersecurity governance to maintain an effective program.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Risk management

Analytical skills

Security policy understanding

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Xacta 360

eMASS

AWS

ACAS

VMware vCenter

WSUS

STIGs

IAVA

Job description

SIXGEN is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Journeyman to support USCYBERCOM J6 C4 & Cyber Directorate. The role emphasizes implementing and maintaining enterprise cybersecurity programs, ensuring DoD compliance, and protecting critical information systems through risk management and security engineering.

Responsibilities include planning and monitoring security measures, implementing controls, responding to incidents, and guiding budgeting and governance.