Job Description

We have an outstanding career opportunity for anInformation Systems Security Officer to join a leading Company located in the Annapolis Junction, MD surrounding area.

Salary: 130,000.00-155,000.00 

**US Citizenship is required.**

**Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with Full scope polygraph with NSA.**

Seeking an Information Systems Security Officer 1 to support the execution and maintenance of information assurance programs across systems, enclaves, and organizational environments. This role focuses on implementing security policies, maintaining operational security posture, and supporting risk management and compliance activities.

The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day security operations, documentation, and system authorization efforts while working closely with ISSMs and engineering teams to ensure security requirements are consistently met.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Support the implementation and enforcement of information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Assist in maintaining the operational security posture of systems and programs.
• Perform vulnerability and risk assessments to support system authorization activities.
• Support security authorization efforts aligned with RMF processes.
• Prepare and review security documentation, including SSPs, risk assessments, and accreditation artifacts.
• Provide configuration management for security-related software, hardware, and firmware.
• Manage and assess the security impact of system changes.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with security requirements.
• Assist with user account management, including identification and authentication mechanisms.
• Maintain system records, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Support ISSMs and senior security staff in day-to-day security operations.

Basic Hiring Criteria:  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an ISSO or in a closely related role.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (or higher).
• Experience with at least one of the following: security tools, system/software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption technologies.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordablemedical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

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