Information Systems Security Officer II (ISSO)

TAP Engineering LLC

• $140K — $155K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph required.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 10 years of ISSO experience, or 14 years of experience without a degree.
  • IAT Level I certification required as per DoD 8570.01-M.
  • Strong background in security policy implementation and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Support senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing security policies.
  • Assist in documentation preparation and maintenance.
  • Evaluate security solutions for classified information processing.
  • Manage security software, hardware, and firmware configurations.
  • Maintain records for related systems and track upgrades.
  • Propose and enforce information security policies and standards.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for security certification and accreditation.

Benefits

  • 15-25 days of Paid Time Off annually, plus 11 paid holidays, never use-or-lose.
  • Up to 15% employer contribution to 401(k) through match and profit sharing.
  • Free medical insurance for employees with optional plans for dependents.
  • Employer-paid dental and vision plans with optional enhancements.
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage including life, AD&D, and disability.
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 per year for approved courses.
  • Additional perks including an Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentives.
  • Performance-based rewards such as merit increases and bonuses.
Full Job Description
Position Overview
TAP Engineering is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to help deliver enhanced HPC capabilities across multi-vendor HPC servers, HPC clusters, and specialized processing environments. You'll have the opportunity to grow your security skills and technical expertise alongside highly skilled engineers, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and directly contribute to missions that strengthen our nation's security.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Assist with configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, and related systems, including system upgrades
  • Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Develop and maintain documentation for certification and accreditation (C&A) in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
  • Develop system 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)

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 10 years of ISSO experience, or 14 years of experience in lieu of a degree
  • IAT Level I baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M

Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this position is $140,000-$155,000, based on relevant experience, qualifications, and other applicable factors. The compensation range provided is a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate polygraph. Clearance processing and maintenance will be conducted in accordance with U.S. Government requirements.

Benefits Overview
TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
  • Paid Time Off: 15-25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)
  • Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharing
  • Medical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependents
  • Dental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancements
  • Insurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved coursework
  • Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel support
  • Performance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonuses

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