Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$88K — $119K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in information security or related field
  • Experience with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Working knowledge of security authorization documentation
  • Familiarity with incident handling and security training
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (4 years) required
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI and CI Polygraph security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and monitor the operational security posture of information systems
  • Collaborate with ISSM and ISO for security management
  • Prepare and update security authorization packages
  • Conduct periodic compliance reviews of information systems
  • Support incident response and coordinate security-related modifications
  • Document and review audit records for discrepancies
  • Perform ISSO duties for in-house and external clients

Benefits

  • Medical and dental plan options, including Health Savings Accounts
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Flexible work weeks and paid time off policies
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Identity verification process to ensure security
  • Training and development opportunities
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Security, Information Security Management, Information System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM.

The primary function is to provide 7day-to-day8 support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

  • Develop physical or logical topologies for a system.

  • Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.

  • Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.

  • Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.

  • Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).

  • Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.

  • Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.

  • Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.

  • Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.

  • Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).

  • Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.

  • Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.

  • Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.

  • Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems

  • Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers

  • Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries


Experience:

  • 2+ years related experience

  • SAP experience required

  • Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO


Education:

  • Bachelors degree OR Associates degree in a related area + 2 years experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)


Certifications:

  • IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)


Security Clearance:

  • TS/SCI required.

  • Must be able to Attain 6 TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

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The likely salary range for this position is $88,400 - $119,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Colorado Springs

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.


Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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