ISSO, Senior

Kinsley Power Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums

Flexible Spending Accounts

Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave

Employer Paid STD/LTD

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401K plan and Employer Match

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking an Information System Security Officer in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role involves maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and relevant qualifications. The position offers an annual base salary range of $100,000 - $140,000, alongside a potential $10,000 hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits including health care, PTO, and 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree or Master's degree plus experience required.
• Experience in information security and compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Support monitoring of networks for security compliance.
• Perform regular audits and assist in reaccreditation.

Skills

Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience as an ISSO

Knowledge of NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 5-years relevant experience

Master's degree plus 3-years relevant experience

Associate's degree or military training plus 7-years relevant experience

High school diploma/GED plus 9-years relevant experience

Job description

Required Clearance Level TS/SCI with Polygraph

Would you like to perform rewarding work while contributing to the success of an established, growing company? Navstar is an award-winning organization that has a proven track record of successfully providing IT services and solutions both as a prime and sub-contractor on mission-focused IT programs. Our employees are integral players in support of mission-critical programs focused on our National Security.

Navstar is seeking a self-starting, motivated individual to be an Information System Security Officer supporting a fast-paced program with maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems via the Risk Management Framework; will be responsible for 8-10 System Security Plans (SSPs).

Role Description:

• Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems. Support continuous monitoring of networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks. Follow consistent security processes and play a role in the information systems continuous monitoring program. Perform regular audits of information systems. Assist the information systems security manager in preparing the information system for periodic reaccreditation.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture. Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53 including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Familiarity with STE/STN requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• To be eligible for this position you must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree plus 5-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 3-years of relevant experience.
• An Associate's degree or 18 semesters hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 7-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 9-years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Pay Rate:

In compliance with Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work law, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $140,000. This range represents the base pay for this role and is provided in accordance with Maryland’s requirements to disclose compensation in job postings. Please note that actual compensation may vary based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market conditions. In addition to base salary, candidates hired into this position may be eligible for a hiring bonus of $10,000.00, subject to applicable contingencies and Navstar policy.

About Navstar

For 20 years Navstar has provided high-quality Innovative Technology Services and Solutions throughout the Intelligence Community. We would not have achieved the success we have without the best AllStar team; this is not just a place to work, Navstar is a community. At Navstar everything we do revolves around listening to both our customers and employees, delivering the results they expect, and being a trusted partner as both a prime and subcontractor. We have a proven track record of successfully providing innovative technology services and solutions on highly mission-focused programs; all while enjoying what we do at the same time. Security is our priority; together, we will make the nation a safer place.

Benefits at Navstar

• Highly Competitive Health Care Premiums, including 100% employer paid for employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Generous PTO and Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• Employer Paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match
• Referral and Opportunity Referral Programs
• Professional Development Assistance

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Navstar Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religious beliefs, national origin, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.