Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

DCCA; Maryland; On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead information assurance and cybersecurity activities for classified IC/DoD systems. The role requires TS/SCI w/ poly, extensive ISSO experience, and strong knowledge of RMF, SSPs, and security authorizations.

The position is based in Annapolis Junction, MD, offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities in a veteran-owned IT services company providing solutions to government and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on ISSO/information security experience in IC/DoD environments.
• Strong knowledge of customer security tools, policies, frameworks, and system authorization processes.
• Experience with servers, IA, networking protocols and network services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support information assurance and cybersecurity activities for classified IC/DoD systems.
• Maintain security posture and conduct risk assessments and SSP management.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks and work with stakeholders to mitigate risks.

Skills

ISSO experience

Security frameworks

IA knowledge

Education

DoD 8140 IAM Level II (CASP+/CISSP)

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SSP management

RMF

IAM

Job description

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Location Annapolis Junction, MD Job Code 2669 # of Openings 1

DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at: www.dcca.com

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/ Poly

For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA’s successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.

Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.

Key Tasks:

Lead and support information assurance and cybersecurity activities for classified IC/DoD systems. The role is responsible for maintaining system security posture, conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, managing security configurations and a high volume of System Security Plans (SSPs), ensuring compliance with applicable security frameworks, and partnering with technical stakeholders to identify and mitigate security risks.

Required Skills:

10+ years of hands-on ISSO/information security experience supporting IC or DoD environments.

Strong knowledge of customer security tools, policies, frameworks, and system authorization processes.

• Working knowledge of servers, information assurance (IA), networking protocols, and network services.

Desired Skills:

Direct hands-on ISSO experience, IC/DoD environments, SSPs, RMF, security authorization, IAM II certification, LatteArt, Biscotti, Xacata, STE/STN

Required Education / Certifications:

DoD 8140.03 IAM Level II certification or higher, such as CASP+ or CISSP.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline preferred.

• 12+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred.

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 128,000 – 16,000. The final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, paid disability, and life insurance programs, employee assistance programs, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we’re able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA’s culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA’s benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page .

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today’s IT problems.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets