Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 1 (FORECASTED)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 1 (FORECASTED)
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06-09-2025
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06-09-2025
Job Description
What You Will Do
At Independent Software we believe security starts with the details. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will support the security posture of critical systems across their lifecycle. From assisting with risk assessments to maintaining compliance documentation youll play a key role in protecting sensitive systems and data. Working alongside experienced ISSMs and ISSEs you will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity best practices in a collaborative mission-driven environment.
Independent Software is where innovation meets purpose. Youll join a team that values integrity learning and technical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects grow your cybersecurity expertise and contribute to real-world missions. With flexible work environments strong mentorship and a commitment to professional development Independent Software is the place to launch or elevate your cybersecurity career.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Certifications:
Clearance Requirement:
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
At Independent Software we believe security starts with the details. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will support the security posture of critical systems across their lifecycle. From assisting with risk assessments to maintaining compliance documentation youll play a key role in protecting sensitive systems and data. Working alongside experienced ISSMs and ISSEs you will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity best practices in a collaborative mission-driven environment.
Independent Software is where innovation meets purpose. Youll join a team that values integrity learning and technical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects grow your cybersecurity expertise and contribute to real-world missions. With flexible work environments strong mentorship and a commitment to professional development Independent Software is the place to launch or elevate your cybersecurity career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies and standards
- Support the evaluation of security solutions for classified environments
- Perform basic configuration management for security software hardware and firmware
- Maintain records for systems including upgrades firewalls routers switches and other network components
- Develop and maintain required cybersecurity documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports and other accreditation packages
- Assist in daily security operations and maintaining the systems operational cybersecurity posture
- Track and manage user access control and authentication mechanisms
- Support vulnerability and risk assessments to enable system authorization
- Coordinate with engineers and customers to ensure compliance with IT security policies and NIST RMF
- Help manage and control system changes and assess their security impact
- Interact with system owners customers and IT staff to support cybersecurity objectives
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong foundational knowledge in IT or cybersecurity principles
- Experience with or understanding of system hardening access control or security policy implementation
- Ability to prepare maintain and review cybersecurity documentation
- Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and basic risk analysis
- Clear communication and collaboration skills to support interaction with teams and stakeholders
- Minimum of five years of combined work-related experience in IT cybersecurity or security authorization
- Current security tools
- Hardware or software security implementation
- Communication protocols
- Encryption tools or techniques
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity IT Engineering or related technical discipline
- In lieu of a bachelors degree an additional four years of relevant work experience may be substituted
Certifications:
- Must be compliant with DoD 8570.01-M
- Minimum certification required: IAM Level I
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriatePolygraph tobe considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Required Experience:
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