Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer

Belay Technologies, Inc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid leave

401(k) 10% matching

Training/tuition allowance

Student Loan Repayment Program

Company-funded HSA

Rich medical coverage

Dental coverage with orthodontia

Life insurance

Wellness perks and more

Job summary

Belay Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our intel team. The ISSO will provide security architecture and systems engineering support for ICAM projects and assist with system accreditation (IATT and ATO).

The candidate should have a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, IAM 1 CWIP baseline, and at least four years as an ISSO on similarly scoped programs. We offer robust benefits and policy-driven security practices.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• IAM Level 1 CWIP certification or equivalent baseline.
• Bachelor's degree or 10 years relevant experience.
• At least 4 years as ISSO on programs of similar scope.
• Experience with IC/DoD information systems security.

Responsibilities

• Support information assurance programs and security policy enforcement.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Coordinate certification and accreditation activities per NIST RMF.
• Assess security solutions against requirements for processing classified info.
• Interface with system administrators and engineers on security topics.

Skills

ICD 503 / NIST 800-53

RMF / NIST RMF

SSPs development

IAVA review

Vulnerability scans

Interfacing with admins/engineers

Jira / Redmine / ServiceNow

PKI authentication

Security policy knowledge

Risk assessment fundamentals

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Redmine

ServiceNow

Job description

Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!

Belay Technologies is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our intel team. The candidate will be responsible for security architecture and systems engineering supporting ICAM projects. The ISSO will provide guidance to the team to support system accreditation (IATT and ATO).

Description:

Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Candidates should have the following qualifications:

• TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
• This position has been designated as requiring IAM Level 1 CWIP certification and requires one of the following baseline certifications to qualify
  • CAP, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+CE, HCISPP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or associate), CCISO
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Ten (10) years relevant work experience. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
  • At least four (4) years of this experience must be as an ISSO on programs and counteracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Candidates are required to have the following skills:

• Experience with:
  • The ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process
  • The Risk Management Framework
  • Developing and maintaining SSPs
  • IAVA review and handling Interpreting
  • Security Scan results
  • Interfacing with System Administrators and Software Engineers
  • Task tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine, ServiceNow)
• Understands:
  • Public Key Infrastructure-based authentication
  • A variety of security policies, especially within the IC
  • Fundamentals of technical security risk assessment
  • Understands how to perform analysis of alternatives
• Able to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakeholders

Perks and Benefits:

• 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
• 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
• $5,000 annual training/tuition
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• 100% company-funded HSA
• Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
• Dental coverage including orthodontia
• Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
• Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
• Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!

At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.

Salary Range: $105,000 to $200,000

Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the‑art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.