Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Cleared2Hire | The GovTech Talent Platform; Maryland; On-site; USD 124,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

PTO

Healthcare options

Training stipend

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cleared2Hire is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in Annapolis Junction, MD to lead security across enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, and information systems. Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required, with 10+ years ISSO experience, proficiency with IAVA management, security plans, accreditation, and vulnerability remediation in complex environments.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to enforce policies and maintain accreditation documentation within a

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
• 10+ years of ISSO experience.
• Experience with IAVA management tools.
• Experience preparing and maintaining system security plans and related documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies and standards.
• Assess vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation.
• Evaluate systems and security solutions against applicable requirements.
• Maintain security-relevant configuration records for software, hardware, and firmware.
• Track changes across workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and other infrastructure.
• Support the Information System Security Manager in maintaining information assurance requirements.
• Develop and maintain system security plans and accreditation documentation.
• Support IAVA management, scanning, patching, and security updates.
• Administer identification and authentication mechanisms.
• Support incident detection and reporting practices.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

10+ years ISSO experience

IAVA management

System security planning

Security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

IAVA management tools

Job description

Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

Employment type: Full-time

Salary range: 124,000–185,000

Clearance: Active TS/SCI with polygraph; listed as CI Poly on C2H

About the opportunity

Support the security of a large software development and integration program encompassing enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, network engineering, and information systems security.

This opportunity is suited to an experienced ISSO who can maintain system security, guide compliance activities, and coordinate vulnerability remediation across complex environments.

What you’ll do

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies and standards.
• Assess vulnerabilities and coordinate remediation.
• Evaluate systems and security solutions against applicable requirements.
• Maintain security-relevant configuration records for software, hardware, and firmware.
• Track changes across workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and other infrastructure.
• Support the Information System Security Manager in maintaining information assurance requirements.
• Develop and maintain system security plans and accreditation documentation.
• Support IAVA management, scanning, patching, and security updates.
• Administer identification and authentication mechanisms.
• Support incident detection and reporting practices.

Required qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• At least 10 years of ISSO experience supporting secure information systems.
• At least five years of experience using tools for IAVA management.
• At least five years of experience preparing and maintaining system security plans and related documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience evaluating software systems or architectures for security compliance.
• Knowledge of security tools, hardware/software controls, communication protocols, or encryption.
• Experience with daily security operations for complex systems.
• Strong initiative, interpersonal skills, and teamwork.

Preferred qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience.
• ISSO experience on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II or higher.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation depends on qualifications, program requirements, and benefit selections. Listed benefits include an immediately vested 10% employer 401(k) contribution, five weeks of PTO with up to seven weeks available, healthcare/dental/vision options, $2,500+ in training, paid referrals, and profit sharing.