Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

SAIC; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Sr. Information Systems Security Officer in Suitland, MD, to lead the security program for on-site IT systems. The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and provides oversight of RMF processes, accreditation documentation, and on-site IA training.

Responsibilities include maintaining SSPs and SOPs, configuring security controls, and coordinating with personnel to ensure compliance across all IT systems. A strong background in RMF and IA is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of related experience; Master's degree and 7+ years; PhD or JD and 4+ years.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and maintenance of IT Systems Accreditation Packages (SSP, SCTM, CONOPs, A&A, Test Plan, SOPs, User Guides).
• Provide IA security on-site support for all IT systems and A&A testing.
• Ensure on-site contract IT personnel are trained on IA procedures and requirements.
• Provide IA resources to support RMF Continuous Monitoring.
• Review hardware and software changes for security operation; update inventories and documentation.
• Propose IA policy, procedures, training, and IA oversight.

Skills

IA security

RMF knowledge

Documentation

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Job description

Description

Varen, an SAIC company is seeking an experienced Sr. Information Systems Security Officer to join our team. This position is located in Suitland, Maryland and requires a TS/SCI with polygraph.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the creation and continuous maintenance of the IT Systems Accreditation Documentation Packages (SSP, SCTM, CONOPs, A&A, Test Plan, SOP's. User Guides etc).
• Provide IA security on-site support for all formal IT systems and A&A testing.
• Ensure all on-site contract IT systems personnel are trained on all IA procedures and requirements for each of the IT systems.
• Provide IA Security qualified personnel resources to support the continued accreditation and security operation of the information system under the RMF Continuous Monitoring Plan.
• Review all hardware and software changes proposed and/or being implemented for appropriate security operation, providing configuration management support as it relates to the security configuration of the system, updating documentation and hardware and software inventory lists.
• Propose IA policy, procedures, provide IT security training, and perform IA oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability