Senior Information Systems Security Officer

SW Complete

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field.
  • 12+ years of relevant experience (or technical degree with additional 4 years).
  • 7+ years as an ISSO for IC or DoD programs.
  • DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (e.g., CASP, CISSP).
  • Must possess appropriate MPO client polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Aid in information assurance program execution and strategy.
  • Propose, coordinate, and enforce information systems security policies.
  • Maintain operational security posture of information systems.
  • Manage daily security operations and system security aspects.
  • Evaluate security solutions for processing classified information.
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation support.
  • Prepare and review security documentation like SSPs and Risk Assessment Reports.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive compensation structure.
  • Comprehensive health benefits and 401K retirement plan.
  • Company-sponsored continuing education programs for degree and certifications.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and 11 paid holidays annually.
  • Flexible work options for better work/life balance.
  • Access to collaborative office spaces and weekly happy hours at corporate facilities.
Full Job Description
What you will be doing:

Synergy is looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to join our team.
  • Provides aid to the program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
  • Lends assistance for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  • Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  • Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  • Evaluates security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  • Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
  • Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.
  • Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
  • Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  • Assists security authorization activities in compliance with Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).


Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or related discipline and 12 or more years of related experience, in lieu of bachelor's degree or a Technical Bachelor's Degree an additional 4 Years of experience will be considered.

Requires a minimum of 7+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Requires DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (i.e., CASP, CISSP, or Associate).

CLEARANCE REQUIRED
  • Must be fully cleared with the appropriate MPO client polygraph.


Benefits

  • Compensation : We offer highly competitive compensation so everyone can share in the growth of the company as we build its success together!
  • Health & Retirement : We offer a comprehensive Health Benefits package and 401K Retirement plan so you can take care of yourself and your family, now and in the future. Other health-related benefits include an employee Gym wellness benefit.
  • Education : Individual growth is a priority at Synergy. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of our company-sponsored continuing education program so they can get their degree or that next certification needed to propel them towards the next level.
  • Work/Life Balance : A healthy work/life balance is essential for building and executing your work effectively at Synergy, but it's also necessary to allow you the room to pursue everything you want to develop in your personal life. We offer a generous Paid Time Off benefit and 11 paid holidays a year. Synergy also provides flexible work options that work with your schedule and lifestyle.
  • Great Corporate Facilities : Come by our corporate office and enjoy a weekly happy hour, take a drive to nearby restaurants, grab a snack or coffee in our café, or utilize our collaborative office space and conference rooms.


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