Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Wyetech • $149K — $241K *

Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person

Information Technology

11 - 15 years of experience

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Qualifications

US Citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field plus 12+ years experience; 4 additional years may substitute for degree
Over 10 years of experience as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) or similar role in the IC or DoD sector
Certification compliant with DoD 8140.03 at IAM Level II (such as CASP+ or CISSP)
Proven experience with security-related frameworks, regulations, and compliance standards

Responsibilities

Enhance the security posture by enforcing information assurance policies and standards
Oversee security operations and evaluate solutions for classified processing
Manage configuration and integrity of security software, hardware, and firmware
Develop and maintain security documentation and System Security Plans
Provide technical expertise in implementing and maintaining security measures
Continuously improve security processes by identifying vulnerabilities and proactive solutions

Benefits

20% automatic contribution to employee SEP IRA with immediate vesting
Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually with flexible adjustments
Medical plan options, some including Health Savings Account (HSA)
Comprehensive vision and dental coverage
Life and AD&D benefits, and short and long-term disability
Options for hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance
Optional identity theft and legal protection services
Up to $10,000 employee referral bonus eligibility
Mobility among various contracts and locations throughout the U.S. and OCONUS
Annual company team-building events and two branded clothing orders per year

Full Job Description

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

Capabilities

Enhancing the system security posture by supporting the program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance initiatives and enforcing security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Overseeing security operations for information systems, managing daily security aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and conducting vulnerability and risk analysis/assessments for system authorization.
Managing configuration and system integrity by administering configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system changes.
Developing and maintaining security documentation and System Security Plans lifecycle management activities to ensure compliance with system security requirements.
Providing technical expertise in security policies and operations, supporting the implementation and maintenance of security measures and countermeasures, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain compliance and strengthen the system security posture.
Driving continuous improvement by assessing existing security processes, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to enhance system resilience.

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be considered on a case by case basis.
Direct Experience: 10+ years of in-depth experience as ISSO or combination of ISSO and other security related role supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Certifications & Compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAM Level II or higher (CASP+, CISSP or higher)

Required Technical Skills

Proficient with with customer security tools, corporate repositories, playbooks and guidelines
Knowledgeable with appliclable frameworks, regulations, standards, policies and procedures
Operational understanding of server and IA technologies, internetworking protocols and services

The Benefits Package

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Additional benefits include:

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
Vision and Dental
Life and AD&D Benefits
Short and Long-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances
Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000
Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts
Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS
Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$71.91 - $115.80 an hour

Pay Range: $71.91 - $115.80 per hour*

Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; certifications, and geographic location. *Hourly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

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