Senior ISSO | TS/SCI w/ Polygraph | DoD Programs

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

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