Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2 (FORECASTED)
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 2 (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 standards and methodologies
- Support the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information
- Perform configuration management for information system security software hardware and firmware
- Maintain records of system components including servers routers switches firewalls and related infrastructure
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports and accreditation packages
- Assist in maintaining the operational cybersecurity posture of information systems
- Track and manage user identification and authentication mechanisms
- Support vulnerability and risk assessments to assist in system authorization
- Coordinate with engineers and customers to ensure compliance with IT security policies and NIST RMF
- Plan and coordinate the implementation of IT security programs and policies
- Manage and control system changes and assess their security impact
- Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
- Interact with customers IT staff and executive stakeholders to define and achieve 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 eightyears 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.
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