Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Wyetech; Maryland; On-site; USD 99,063 - 159,526; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% SEP IRA contributions

Generous PTO plan

Medical, Vision, and Dental options

Employee Referral Bonus up to $10,000

Team-building events

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a qualified individual for a position emphasizing system security enhancement and compliance management for federal projects. Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, have significant experience in security roles, and the necessary security clearance. The role offers an extensive benefits package, including retirement contributions and a flexible PTO plan, alongside a competitive hourly rate ranging from $71.91 to $115.80.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate polygraph required.
• 12+ years of relevant experience, or 16 years without a degree.
• 10+ years as ISSO or related role in DoD or IC.

Responsibilities

• Support security operations and manage daily security aspects.
• Evaluate security solutions and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain security documentation.

Skills

Proficient with customer security tools

Knowledgeable with applicable frameworks

Operational understanding of server and IA technologies

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

DoD 8140.03 compliance with IAM Level II or higher

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Please see information below

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

• Enhancing the system security postureby supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Overseeing security operationsfor information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk analysis/assessments for system authorization.
• Managing configuration and system integrityby administering configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
• Developing and maintaining security documentation and System Security Plans lifecycle management activities to ensure compliance with system security requirements.
• Providing technical expertisein security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures and countermeasures, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain compliance and strengthen the system security posture.
• Driving continuous improvementby assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.

Required Qualifications

• TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus12+ yearsof relevant experience.In lieu of a degree, an additional4 yearsof experience may be considered on a case by case basis.
• Direct Experience: 10+ yearsof in-depth experience as ISSO or combination of ISSO and other security related role supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Certifications & Compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAMLevel II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher)

Required Technical Skills

• Proficient with with customer security tools, corporate repositories, playbooks and guidelines
• Knowledgeable with appliclable frameworks, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
• Operational understanding of server and IA technologies, internetworking protocols and services

The Benefits Package

• Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include

• Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental
• Life and AD&D Benefits
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
• Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

• Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
• Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
• Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$71.91 - $115.80 an hour

Pay Range: $71.91 - $115.80 per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations:

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.