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

Company sponsored group medical plan

Dental, vision, life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks an Information Systems Security Officer to sustain a large software development program, including software maintenance, IT support, systems integration, and lifecycle security.

You will work with security professionals to detect threats, mitigate risks, and protect critical data assets across the enterprise. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph, 10+ years ISSO experience, and DoD 8570 IAT II/IAM II compliance, with strong

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with MD Full Scope Polygraph.
• At least 10 years ISSO experience, independently or in teams.
• At least 5 years using IAVA management tools.
• At least 5 years maintaining SSPs and related documentation.
• Experience with security tools, encryption and architectures.
• Experience evaluating software/system security against requirements.
• Experience enforcing security policies on large programs.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Evaluate security solutions to meet requirements for processing multiple information types.
• Assist with configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and implement incident detection, reporting, and remediation.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and network devices.
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Support ISSM in maintaining appropriate IA posture for systems/enclaves.
• Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation.
• Develop and update system security plans and IA documentation.
• Support IAVA management and security patching activities.
• Provide CM for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI + MD FSP

10+ years ISSO experience

IAVA management tools

SSP documentation experience

Security tools & encryption

Security policy enforcement

Self-initiative & team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

company

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.

role

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 management
• Must 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.