Senior Information Systems Security Officer (With TS/SCI and active full scope polygraph)

J&T Business Consulting; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T Business Consulting is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (TS/SCI with active full scope polygraph) to lead security posture across complex information systems in Annapolis, MD. This role requires hands-on expertise in policy development, SSPs, IAVA management, and risk-based security controls.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years as an ISSO, proven experience on large software or IT programs, and the ability to work with the ISSM to maintain IA posture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of ISSO experience, independently or on teams maintaining secure operations.
• At least 5 years using tools to support IAVA management.
• At least 5 years of experience using tools to prepare and maintain SSPs and related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current security tools, encryption techniques, and protocols.
• Experience evaluating software systems or architectures for security compliance.
• Experience coordinating and enforcing security policies on large IT programs.
• Strong self-initiative and teamwork skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a current polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to meet requirements for processing information.
• Assist with Configuration Management for security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and develop incident detection, reporting, and remediation methodologies.
• Maintain records on devices and systems including upgrades.
• Support ISSM in maintaining appropriate IA posture for systems.
• Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation.
• Provide IAVA management support and patching across sites.
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms.

Skills

Senior ISSO

Security posture ownership

IAVA management tools

SSP documentation

Security evaluations

Policy development

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security tools

Encryption techniques

Job description

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (With TS/SCI and active full scope polygraph)

Annapolis, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information.
  
• Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  
• Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation.
  
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades.
  
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information.
  
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
  
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave.
  
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies.
  
• Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation.
  
• Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.).
  
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
  
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
  
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.
  

Required Skills

• Currently serving as a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
  
• Recently functioning in a Senior ISSO capacity with ownership of system security posture and compliance activities
  
• Must have at least 10 years of experience as an ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected, and standalone environments.
  
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
  
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security-related documentation.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
  
• In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
  
• In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program.
  
• Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems.
  
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
  
• Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player.
  
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required
  

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
  
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.