Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO 0) (Government)
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
$69K/yr - $149K/yr
Entry, Mid Level
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, cloud-based solutions to the Federal Government. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to manage end-user IT systems and ensure compliance with security policies and requirements.
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program.
Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies.
Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation.
Provide configuration management for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS).
Candidate may be required to respond to after-hours requests as required in a 24 x 7 environment.
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity are required.
Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools and hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required.
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph.
Preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) \\Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected