Jobs in Laurel, MD

About the role

As an ISSO, you'll help maintain the operational security posture of information systems and programs while ensuring applicable security policies, standards, and methodologies are implemented and followed.

What you'll bring

• Develop, maintain, and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs), and other required IA documentation.
• This position requires an experienced cybersecurity professional with demonstrated Information Systems Security Officer experience supporting programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of degree, 4 years of direct experience as an ISSO may be substituted.
• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: • Current security tools
• Hardware/software security implementation
• Communication protocols
• Encryption techniques and tools
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I certification or higher.
• Demonstrated experience with information-system security policies, standards, methodologies, security documentation, and day-to-day security operations.
• Experience assessing system changes and their potential security impact.

Benefits