ISSO & ISSE

We are hiring ISSOs and ISSEs who are motivated, career- and customer-oriented to join our team supporting a Fort Meade, MD customer.  Salary range $170,000 – $200,000

In your role, you will support senior ISSOs and ISSEs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.

• Current Security Tools, hardware/software security implementation
• Communication protocols
• Encryption techniques/tools
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level 2 or higher certifications
• Splunk user experience, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Active Top Secret//SCI security clearance with poly.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSEs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in evaluating security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc., to include system upgrades
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance
• Administer the Information System (IS) user identification and authentication mechanism. Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes
• Obtain/retain Authorization to Operate for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in at least two (2) areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level 2 or higher.
• Experience in at least two (2) areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
• Active TS//SCI with FS Poly.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma with 14 years of related experience.
• Bachelors plus 12 years of related experience.

Desired Competencies

• Preferred qualifications: Splunk user experience;
• Experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes