Senior ISSO

Avid Technology Professionals; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Avid Technology Professionals is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security efforts across IC/DoD programs. The role focuses on enforcing IA initiatives, maintaining program security, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to sustain a robust security posture. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in security operations, vulnerability analysis, and documentation, with an active TS/SCI clearance with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of in-depth ISSO or related security role supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• DoD 8140.03 IAM Level II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant experience; 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Enhance security posture by supporting IA initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Oversee security operations for information systems and conduct vulnerability/risk assessments for system authorization.
• Manage configuration and system integrity, ensure compliance with security controls, and assess impact of changes.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and System Security Plans lifecycle management.
• Provide technical expertise in security policies, supporting implementation and measures, collaborating with stakeholders to maintain compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive security solutions.

Skills

Information Assurance

Security Policy Enforcement

Vulnerability Analysis

Security Operations

Configuration Management

IA/DoD Standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Security

Job description

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the system security posture by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Overseeing security operations for 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 integrity by 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 expertise in 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 improvement by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.

Direct Experience and Qualifications

• 10+ years of in-depth experience as ISSO or a combination of ISSO and other security related role supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Proficient with customer security tools, corporate repositories, playbooks, and guidelines.
• Knowledgeable with applicable frameworks, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Operational understanding of server and IA technologies, internetworking protocols and services.
• Certifications and compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAM Level II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher).
• Clearance Requirement: Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.