Senior Information Systems Security Officer with Security Clearance

Independent Software; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Paid time off and holidays

Company training and certification 支持

Life Insurance & Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Open-door policy and collaborative, no

Job summary

Independent Software, Inc. in Maryland seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to provide senior-level cybersecurity and information assurance support for classified IC and DoD missions.

You will maintain system security posture, develop SSPs, and lead RMF activities while collaborating with technical teams to strengthen resilience. The role requires extensive experience with security tools, RMF processes, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on ISSO/information security experience supporting IC or DoD environments
• Strong experience developing and maintaining SSPs
• Strong knowledge of RMF, security authorization, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
• Knowledge of customer security tools, policies, frameworks, and system authorization processes
• Working knowledge of servers, Information Assurance technologies, networking protocols, and network services
• Experience with customer security tools and environments such as LatteArt, Biscotti, Xacata, and STE/STN
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security posture of classified IC/DoD information systems
• Develop, maintain, and manage a high volume of System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and support mitigation activities
• Support RMF and system authorization processes
• Manage security configurations and assess the security impact of system changes
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, frameworks, standards, and procedures
• Utilize customer security tools and processes to support system security and compliance
• Work with technical teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen system security
• Support security activities involving servers, IA technologies, networking protocols, and network services

Skills

ISSO experience

RMF knowledge

SSP development

Vulnerability assessment

Security tooling

Communication skills

Tools

LatteArt

Biscotti

Xacata

STE/STN

Job description

Who are we?

Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Why Independent Software?

We are focused on continual learning and evolution. We don’t do things because “that’s the way we’ve always done things”; we listen to our employees and adapt to the changing marketplace. We look at the big picture and encourage our engineers to get training and certifications in emerging technologies that will help shape our customer’s mission. We’ve been profitable year after year. We’re always on the lookout for great engineers to join the team and we recognize that our employees are the heart and soul of what we do. We focus on recruiting talented people, treating them right, and then allowing them to do what they do best. No red tape. No micromanagement. Smart people want to work with smart people, and we love people who are passionate about what they do and finding ways to do it better.

Top Reasons to Work at Independent Software:

• Great people deserve even better benefits, from comprehensive healthcare coverage and generous leave time to discounts with all our vendors.
• You are not just a job title. That’s why we tip the work-life balance scale in your favor. It’s not about being billable, it’s about being valuable.
• Whether you’re working on-site or in our offices, your role at Independent Software is just as critical to our success as your coworker’s.
• We’re constantly researching and implementing the latest technology, so you’ve always got the right tools at your disposal.
• As we’ve grown, we’ve retained that small company feel. When we say we have an open-door policy, we actually mean it.
• Independent Software is comprised of wonderfully generous folks. We believe in supporting the causes our employees care about. Bring us an opportunity to help and we’ll listen.
• Teamwork got us where we are today. Our collaborative environment allows you to maximize your true potential.
• The work we do is exciting, critical stuff. No matter your role at Independent Software, you’re helping us keep the nation safe and secure.
• We have a history of great achievement, and, with each year, our company gets even bigger and better. As we grow, so does the opportunity for our employees.
• We host a variety of fun employee and family events throughout the year to say thanks for all that you do to make Independent Software a technology leader as well as a phenomenal place to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Your retirement plan is an important benefit you shouldn’t overlook. We offer a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust that offers a powerful way to enhance your long-term financial well-being by investing in yourself. We offer immediate eligibility and company matching.
• A generous Paid Time Off and Holiday package
• Paid training! We encourage all employees to seek out training opportunities like conferences, certification courses and seminars.
• We truly believe the right work-life balance can exist, and it’s here at Independent Software. Our work is extremely important, but your job is just a part of who you are. When you enjoy your life outside of our walls, you’re at your best the next time you walk through our doors. We do all we can to assure that happens every day.

Independent Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V.

Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full Time

What You Will Do:

At Independent Software, as a Senior Information Systems Security Officer, you will provide senior-level cybersecurity and information assurance support for classified systems supporting IC and DoD missions. You will maintain and strengthen system security posture through security operations, risk and vulnerability assessments, configuration management, security documentation, and system authorization activities. In this role, you will work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure systems remain compliant with applicable security requirements while identifying vulnerabilities and implementing improvements that strengthen system resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the security posture of classified IC/DoD information systems
• Develop, maintain, and manage a high volume of System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and support mitigation activities
• Support RMF and system authorization processes
• Manage security configurations and assess the security impact of system changes
• Ensure compliance with applicable security policies, frameworks, standards, and procedures
• Utilize customer security tools and processes to support system security and compliance
• Work with technical teams to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen system security
• Support security activities involving servers, IA technologies, networking protocols, and network services

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on ISSO/information security experience supporting IC or DoD environments
• Strong experience developing and maintaining SSPs
• Strong knowledge of RMF, security authorization, vulnerability assessment, and risk management
• Knowledge of customer security tools, policies, frameworks, and system authorization processes
• Working knowledge of servers, Information Assurance technologies, networking protocols, and network services
• Experience with customer security tools and environments such as LatteArt, Biscotti, Xacata, and STE/STN
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical stakeholders
• Education and Experience:

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