ME00679-ISSO 1

  • Annapolis Junction, MD
  • Full-time
  • POSTED 9 DAYS AGO

About the job

Job Summary

Seeking a Cyber Systems Engineer - ISSO to play a key role in securing complex information systems, maintaining compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, and protecting sensitive and classified information This position supports the full lifecycle of system security operations, including information assurance, security authorization, vulnerability and risk management, configuration control, security documentation, and day-to-day operational security The ideal candidate has hands-on ISSO experience supporting mission-critical systems and is comfortable working across both technical and compliance-focused cybersecurity activities Primary Responsibilities

Serve as the Information Systems Security Approval Authority for systems under assigned responsibility. Provide technical and compliance support for the organization’s Information Assurance (IA) program. Plan, coordinate, implement, and enforce IT security programs across multiple systems and projects. Maintain the operational security posture of mission-critical information systems Develop, implement, and enforce information system security policies, standards, procedures, and methodologies Support day-to-day cybersecurity operations, including system monitoring, security reviews, and incident response activities Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security evaluations in support of system certification and accreditation activities Evaluate security solutions to ensure requirements for protecting classified and sensitive information are satisfied Support system configuration management, change control, and security impact assessment activities Identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps and coordinate appropriate mitigation or remediation activities Review system changes for potential impacts to security posture and authorization status Coordinate with system owners, engineers, administrators, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to maintain system compliance Prepare, maintain, and review cybersecurity documentation, including: System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs) Support security reviews, assessments, audits, and other authorization-related activities Maintain current knowledge of applicable cybersecurity tools, technologies, communication protocols, encryption methods, and security implementation practices Required Qualifications

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph Five (5) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity Experience must include at least one of the following areas: Current cybersecurity and security-management tools Hardware and software security implementation Communication protocols Encryption techniques and tools Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university Four (4) years of additional ISSO experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree Required Certification DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher Must meet applicable DoD 8570 requirements prior to performing in the role Desired Qualifications

Strong knowledge of information assurance and system security principles Experience maintaining the security posture of classified information systems Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments Experience supporting certification and accreditation activities Familiarity with configuration management, security impact analysis, and change-control processes Strong technical documentation, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.