Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with Security Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Paid disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Paid/unpaid leave

Education assistance

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DCCA is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Maryland to lead information assurance and cybersecurity activities for classified IC/DoD systems. The role requires active TS/SCI with Poly and hands-on experience with RMF, SSPs, and security frameworks.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in ISSO/information security, DoD/IC environment experience, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CASP+.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required.
• Strong knowledge of DoD/IC security standards and RMF processes.
• Experience leading IA and cybersecurity activities for classified systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support information assurance activities for classified IC/DoD systems.
• Maintain security posture, conduct risk assessments, and manage SSPs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable security frameworks and policies.

Skills

ISSO experience

IC/DoD environments

Security frameworks

RMF

IAM II

CISSP/CASP

Education

12+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

SSPs

Security authorization

IAM

Job description

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.