Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) TS/SCI with POLY

BCT LLC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The ideal candidate must possess an active TS/SCI with Poly. This position is located in Laurel MD.

A career at BCT LLC says you want to contribute and make a difference to something larger than yourself where success results from the dedication our team members have in building success for our customers and their mission.

If you are seeking a meaningful work experience along with a workplace culture that thrives on teamwork we invite you to explore this career opportunity to join us.

Role Description:

As an ISSO Support Systems Engineer on our team you will perform the following activities:

• Serve as a principal advisor to the Government on all matters technical and otherwise involving the security of an Information System (IS).
• Provide the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an IS. Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system. Responsibilities may also include:
  • Security Control Validation Visits
  • Secure Configuration and Change management
  • Event Management
  • Account Management
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Incident Management
  • POA&M Management
  • Reauthorization
  • Decommissioning
• Collaborate with the System Owner to maintain Approval to Operate (ATO) including the resolution of any Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) documents issued by the DAO.
• Maintain and validate account and vulnerability management.
• Develop and provide updated System Security Plans (SSPs) and supporting documentation (e.g. SECONOPs diagrams Privileged Users Guide).
• Respond to any data calls.
• Provide security design guidance and analysis to the project team throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Collaborate with the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) in the design build and self-test of systems.
• Perform reviews of technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Utilize XACTA the system of record for SCA data.

Qualification requirements include:

• Bachelors degree or advanced degree in computer science information systems engineering or other related discipline plus at least 20 years of systems engineering experience. A Masters degree or PhD may be substituted for two years of experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 24 years of systems engineering experience would also be acceptable (adjust experience levels appropriately for labor category)
• DoD8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 or higher is required.
• Strong experience as an ISSO with the customer.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple SSPs
• Knowledge about upcoming initiatives with the customer affecting SSP management.

What we Offer

BCT LLC offers a highly competitive benefit package to include:

• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Independent 401(k) and Investment Advisory Services
• BCT-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Disability Coverage paid 100% by BCT
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition/Training Reimbursement
• Gym or Fitness Membership Reimbursement ($70 per month)
• Reimbursement for pet adoptions through 501c3 nonprofits $300 per calendar year
• STEM Scholarship. BCT provides a $500 scholarship opportunity offered annually for one employee or intern or the child of an employee enrolled in an undergraduate program concentrating on a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) discipline. BCT leadership will announce an annual call for essays to compete for this scholarship.
• Jacquelyn Tate Memorial Scholarship Opportunity. BCT provides a $1000 scholarship annually for one employee or child enrolled in an undergraduate program in memory of our founding President Jacquelyn Tate. BCT leadership communicates an annual call for essays to compete for this scholarship with an award date of August 12 each year

Who is BCT

BCT LLC is a small business founded in 2006. Since then BCT has worked tirelessly to construct a foundation laser-focused on its core values of Humility Respect Integrity Loyalty Kindness Gratitude Innovation and Initiative. In mobilizing these values BCT has delivered exceptional service to its valued customers and seeks to maintain that reputation at each step. Headquartered in Annapolis Junction MD they serve customers throughout the DMV and beyond. With a combined 70 years of experience directly supporting the missions of National Security BCTs leadership knows their business better than most. Employees find themselves highly supported by a dedicated and available home-office team and leadership whose focus is their employees success and happiness. In short BCT does a small business like none other - check out the difference!

BCT LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All facets of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based solely on merit & business need. Candidates and Employees will never be subject to discrimination on the basis of race color religion age genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local law.