Senior ISSO (TS/SCI) - Information Security Leader

J&T; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J&T is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to lead the security posture of our information systems. The role emphasizes enforcing policies, evaluating security solutions, and overseeing certification and accreditation activities.

You will manage IAVA processes, maintain SSPs and IA documentation, and support ISSM in maintaining an appropriate operational IA posture across systems and enclaves.

Qualifications

• Senior ISSO with extensive policy and compliance experience.
• Proven ability to manage IAVA processes and security documentation.
• Clearance requirements include TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to meet processing security requirements.
• Assist with Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Analyze threats and develop incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation methods.
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, and network devices including upgrades.
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Support ISSM in maintaining operational IA posture for systems/enclaves.
• Develop and maintain Certification & Accreditation documentation and system security plans.
• Provide support for IAVA management (responses, scans, remediation, patches).
• Develop security policy and ensure compliance; administer user identification/authentication mechanisms.

Skills

Senior ISSO

TS/SCI clearance

IAVA management

SSP documentation

Policy enforcement

Threat analysis

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Self-initiative

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

J&T is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to lead the security posture of our information systems. The role emphasizes enforcing policies, evaluating security solutions, and overseeing certification and accreditation activities.

You will manage IAVA processes, maintain SSPs and IA documentation, and support ISSM in maintaining an appropriate operational IA posture across systems and enclaves.