Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Tygart Technology, Inc.; Clarksburg (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a DOJ office in Clarksburg, WV. The ideal candidate must possess significant experience in information security practices, Networking, System Administration, and a current Top Secret security clearance. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance required.
• Experience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development environments.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience in information security practices.
• Work within federal or state government environments.
• Utilize continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.

Skills

Information security practices

Networking

System administration

Cloud computing technologies

CI/CD pipelines

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Cloud Certification

Job description

Tygart is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a DOJ office in Clarksburg, WV. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in information security, a strong technical background in networking, system administration, and development, as well as familiarity with cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and virtualization. A current Top Secret security clearance is required.

Job Description

• Demonstrated level of experience in information security practices, including:
  • National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
  • Common Criteria Defense Information Security Agency (DISA)
  • SANS Institute
• Experience working in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) development environments
• Demonstrated level of experience in information security practices within the federal and/or state governments
• Previous hands‑on technical experience in:
  • Networking
  • System administration
  • Development
• Working knowledge of:
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Virtualization
  • Software‑defined infrastructure
  • Cloud computing technologies
• A minimum of 6 years of experience (required)
• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Cloud Certification

Why Join Tygart Technology?

At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission‑critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.

Tygart Technology, Inc. is a premier professional services and software development organization providing a broad range of Information Technology (IT) services to public and commercial sector customers. Founded in 1992, Tygart's customer‑first mindset and agile development methodology have led to our continued success. Tygart supports the Department of Defense, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Intelligence Community, Federal Election Commission, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and various other Federal and State organizations and maintains offices in West Virginia and Northern Virginia.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tygart Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are respected and their contributions are valued.

For information on Tygart and our career openings, please visit http://www.tygart.com/careers/.