Senior ISSO (Full-Scope Poly) DoD-Grade Security Lead

AUGUST SCHELL ENTERPRISES, INC.; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

August Schell Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security for a large software program across development, maintenance, and IT operations.

You will implement strategies to mitigate threats, protect data, and assess vulnerabilities while coordinating with security professionals. The role requires Full Scope Poly, DoD 8570 IAT II/IAM II compliance, and a strong track record in creating SSPs, system security plans, and accreditation artifacts for

Qualifications

• At least 10 years as ISSO, independently or on teams.
• At least 5 years using IAVA management tools.
• At least 5 years maintaining SSPs and security documentation.
• Knowledge of security tools, encryption, and protocols.
• Experience evaluating software security to meet requirements.
• Experience coordinating and enforcing security policies on large programs.
• Strong self‑initiative and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support enforcing information systems security policies and standards.
• Evaluate security solutions for processing multiple information types.
• Assist with configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and implement incident detection and remediation methods.
• Maintain records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and switches.
• Provide support to the ISSM for maintaining IA posture.
• Develop and update Certification & Accreditation documentation.
• Support IAVA management and patch deployment.

Skills

IAVA management

SSP documentation

Security policies

Information assurance

Incident response

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IAVA tools

Security evaluation tools

Job description

August Schell Enterprises, Inc. seeks a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security for a large software program across development, maintenance, and IT operations.

You will implement strategies to mitigate threats, protect data, and assess vulnerabilities while coordinating with security professionals. The role requires Full Scope Poly, DoD 8570 IAT II/IAM II compliance, and a strong track record in creating SSPs, system security plans, and accreditation artifacts for