TS/SCI ISSO — Government IT Security Specialist

Vantor (Maxar Intelligence); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a seasoned ISSO to support a high-visibility DoD/IC mission. The role requires active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and on-site presence with DoD/IC stakeholders.

You will coordinate ATO activities, develop and maintain A&A documentation, and work closely with ISSEs and technical leads to implement secure solutions. Ideal candidates have DoD/IC experience, RMF familiarity, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and CISSP.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and have an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree (4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses to laymen and government representatives.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with compliance tools to track assessment and authorization (e.g. Xacta 360, Risk Vision, RSA Archer).
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat).
• Knowledge of RMF and related guidelines.
• CompTIA Security+
• DoD 8570 certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ISSEs/Tech Leads to implement technical solutions during development.
• Coordinate and lead ATO processes as primary contact for customer engagements.
• Prepare and maintain information systems Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) packages (BoE, ConOps/Customer Test Plan, SSPs).

Skills

US citizenship

Security clearance TS/SCI

Effective communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree (4 years substitution)

Tools

Xacta 360

Risk Vision

RSA Archer

Red Hat Linux

DoD 8570 certification

CISSP Certification

Job description

Vantor is seeking a seasoned ISSO to support a high-visibility DoD/IC mission. The role requires active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and on-site presence with DoD/IC stakeholders.

You will coordinate ATO activities, develop and maintain A&A documentation, and work closely with ISSEs and technical leads to implement secure solutions. Ideal candidates have DoD/IC experience, RMF familiarity, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and CISSP.