Sr. Information Systems Security Officer with Security Clearance

2HB Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

2HB Incorporated seeks a Sr. Information Systems Security Officer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role demands a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance and 12+ years in information security, including ISSO experience.

You will lead IA initiatives, manage security operations for classified environments, and ensure compliance with DoD 8140.03 requirements. A bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IA/InfoSec; 12+ years’ relevant experience; 4 years’ substitution allowed in lieu of a degree.
• Direct experience: 10+ years as ISSO or security roles supporting IC/DoD programs and contracts of similar scope.
• 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 & Compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAM Level II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher).

Responsibilities

• Enhance the system security posture by supporting information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Oversee security operations for information systems, manage daily security aspects, evaluate security solutions for classified processing, and conduct vulnerability/risk assessments for system authorization.
• Manage configuration and system integrity by administering CM for security software, hardware, and firmware; ensure compliance with security controls.
• Develop and maintain security documentation and System Security Plans lifecycle management to meet security requirements.
• Provide technical expertise in security policies/operations; support implementation/maintenance of security measures with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive resilience solutions.

Skills

Policy enforcement

Risk analysis

Vulnerability assessment

Configuration management

IA technologies

DoD standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Assurance / Information Security

Job description

Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

• Annapolis Junction, MD This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance. 2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Officer in order to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. Required Skills:
• 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.
• 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.
• Direct Experience: 10+ years of in-depth experience as ISSO or combination of ISSO and other security related role supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Proficient with with customer security tools, corporate repositories, playbooks and guidelines
• Knowledgeable with appliclable frameworks, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
• Operational understanding of server and IA technologies, internetworking protocols and services
• Certifications & Compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAM Level II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher) This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.