Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or Doctoral degree with no experience required.
Associate's degree with 7 years of related experience may be accepted.
Degree must be in fields like Computer Science, Cyber Security, or Information Technology.
Experience in information or cyber security, vulnerability analysis, or systems engineering is crucial.
Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Responsibilities
Maintain the operational security posture for assigned systems.
Support continuous monitoring and risk identification for security non-compliance.
Follow security processes and aid in continuous monitoring programs.
Conduct regular audits of information systems.
Assist with preparation for periodic reaccreditation.
Apply Defense-in-Depth security principles across architectures.
Implement and assess controls in accordance with NIST 800-53 procedures.
Benefits
Flexible schedule with varying shift times based on project requirements.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement in security compliance.
Recognition of military cyber training toward experience requirements.
Full Job Description
Job Title
Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Locations
Annapolis Junction, MDShifts Available
Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements.Job Description
IDS is seeking a Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer to support the Signals Analysis Division. The ISSO will maintain compliance and strengthen the security posture of mission systems using the Risk Management Framework and will be responsible for managing eight to ten System Security Plans.Key Duties • Maintain appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems • Support continuous monitoring to identify security non-compliance, vulnerabilities, and risk conditions • Follow established security processes and support the information system continuous monitoring program • Perform regular audits of information systems • Assist the Information Systems Security Manager with preparation for periodic reaccreditation • Apply Defense-in-Depth principles across network and enterprise security architectures • Implement and assess controls using NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework procedures • Support compliance with STE/STN requirementsRequirements • Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with three (3) years, or Doctoral degree with no required experience • Associate's degree with seven (7) years of clearly related experience may be considered • Degree in Computer Science or a related field such as Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, or Information Technology • Relevant experience in information or cyber security, network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, systems engineering, or network/system administration • Completion of relevant military cyber training may be applied toward experience requirements • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Active TS/SCI with PolygraphCompensation • Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 • Benefits
Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds, but may vary depending on the position. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
