ME00694-ISSO

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for a large software development program that spans software maintenance, IT support, systems integration, and lifecycle security.

You will help develop and implement strategies to detect and mitigate threats, protect data, and assess vulnerabilities across complex information systems. The role requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph, 10+ years of ISSO experience, and DoD 8570 IAT II

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph.
• 10+ years ISSO experience in secure information system operations across various environments.
• 5+ years using IAVA management tools and maintaining SSPs/security documentation.
• Experience evaluating security requirements and implementing security policies on large software/IT programs.
• Knowledge of current security tools, encryption techniques, and secure communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to meet requirements for processing multiple types of information.
• Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and develop methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and remediation.
• Maintain records on devices and systems and oversee system upgrades and security posture.
• Support ISSM in maintaining appropriate operational IA posture for systems/enclaves.

Skills

Active clearance

ISSO experience

IAVA management

SSP documentation

Policy enforcement

Security evaluations

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Security architectures

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc., a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication-ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers' critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development, IT support (Network/Workstation/Server), systems integration and life cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security (ISS)
• The candidate will work with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems, protect critical data sets, and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information
• Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information.
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies
• Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation
• Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.)
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph
• Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA managementMust have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices
• Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher

Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.