10 years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) on similar programs and contracts.
Experience in at least two of the following areas: security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited institution required, or 4 years of ISSO experience can substitute for the degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is mandatory.
Active Top Secret SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph is required.
Responsibilities
Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies and standards.
Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation.
Evaluate security solutions for compliance with classified information processing requirements.
Maintain records for various network components including workstations and servers.
Propose and enforce information systems security policies and methodologies.
Develop and maintain documentation for Certification and Accreditation (C&A) in line with ODNI and DoD policies.
Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for the Information System.
Benefits
401K with employer contribution, fully vested after 1 year.
Five weeks of comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
Up to $5,000 annually for education/training programs, subject to management approval.
Life insurance at 1x annual salary with options for additional coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Generous contributions towards monthly medical, dental, and vision plans.
Eligibility for performance bonuses and incentives.
Full Job Description
Information Security Officer, Level 2.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD.
All work is on-site. This is not a hybrid or remote position.
Clearance: Active Top Secret SCI with appropriate polygraph.
Position Details
Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Assist with preparing and maintaining documentation.
Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. including system upgrades.
Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
Develop systems security policy and ensure compliance.
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
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.
Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS).
Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview.
Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.
Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
Position Qualifications
Ten (10) years' experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas:
Knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools. A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.
BENEFITS - Full-time Employees
401K with employer contribution. Fully vested at 1 year anniversary.
Five (5) weeks comprehensive annual leave (25 workdays).
Additional leave can be earned in lieu of overtime.
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays.
Up to $5,000 annually for individually tailored education / training program.
All education plans must be pre-approved by Advantage Engineering management.
Life Insurance at 1x annual salary with employee option to purchase additional coverage for self and dependents.
Short-term and long-term disability.
We contribute a generous portion towards the cost of monthly medical plans for any of the three medical, 1 dental and 1 vision plan provided by CareFirst.
All employees are eligible to earn generous incentives and performance bonuses.
