Senior Classified Systems Security Officer (DoD RMF)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to lead security operations for JWICS and SIPRNet, ensuring compliance across classified environments. You will implement robust security practices, coordinate with the ISSM, CSSO, and FSO, and contribute to the Insider Threat Program to protect government information.

You will develop SSPs, maintain CMRS records, and manage risk analyses while aligning security with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum four years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant information systems security position.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must possess a DoD SECRET security clearance at hire and be able to obtain SCI access.
• Must possess DoD 8140 Baseline IAT Level III certification or obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support the ISSM to ensure JWICS, SIPRNet, and classified enclaves meet IC/DoD/University/customer requirements.
• Lead networking and security administration of classified infrastructure, including domain controllers, SANs, and Active Directory GPOs.
• Administer security tools (HBSS, ESS, ACAS, STIGs) and interface with the CSSP.
• Serve as the primary systems administrator for testing, packaging, and deploying security updates across enterprise environments.
• Maintain CMRS records and enforce user compliance.
• Establish, operate, and maintain accredited classified processing environments.
• Ensure lifecycle protection of JWICS, SIPRNet, and other systems; perform weekly checks and inspections.
• Air-gapped system administration for Windows and RHEL; deploy patches and backups.
• Coordinate SSPs with ISSM and CSSO; align with personnel/physical/industrial security.
• Implement Configuration Management for security hardware/software per requirements.
• Coordinate C&A documentation with ISSM; support DoD/IC/DCSA programs.
• Develop and deliver security education and awareness training.
• Conduct periodic self-inspections; integrate IT policies with security protocols.
• Perform risk analyses and monitor logs; participate in Insider Threat Program.

Skills

US citizenship

DoD SECRET clearance

IAT III certification

Security leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management, CS, CE, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

The Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) at the University of Washington seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to lead security operations for JWICS and SIPRNet, ensuring compliance across classified environments. You will implement robust security practices, coordinate with the ISSM, CSSO, and FSO, and contribute to the Insider Threat Program to protect government information.

You will develop SSPs, maintain CMRS records, and manage risk analyses while aligning security with