Information System Security Officer, Senior

Senior Information Security Officer

Location: Fort Meade Maryland USA

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift: Day

Telework: None

Salary Range: **$194200 TO $228500 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

The selected candidate will act as an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development IT support (Network/Workstation/Server) systems integration and life cycle support enterprise application development network engineering and information systems security (ISS). The candidate will work with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems protect critical data sets and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess a TS/SCI Security Clearance with an appropriate Polygraph.

**Poly updated within the last six (6) years.

• Provide support for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies.
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing multiple types of information.
• Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software hardware and firmware.
• Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection reporting and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain records on workstations servers routers firewalls intelligent hubs network switches etc. to include system upgrades.
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information.
• Maintain operational security posture for information systems.
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave.
• Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies.
• Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation.
• Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans completing remediation extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites etc.).
• Provide CM for securityrelevant information system software hardware and firmware.
• Develop system security policy and ensure compliance.
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanisms of the Information System.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated connected and standalone environments.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation maintenance and management of SSPs and other security related documentation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools.
• Indepth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements.
• Indepth experience proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies preferably on a large software or IT program.
• Demonstrated experience performing daytoday security operations of large complicated information and information processing systems.
• Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices.
• Must possess a high level of selfinitiative and must be a solutionsoriented team player.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher.

WOOD Federal Solutions is a mission-focused federal contractor supporting complex national security and government programs. We bring experienced professionals disciplined execution and a commitment to engineering trust for mission success. Our teams work in demanding technical environments where expertise reliability collaboration and accountability matter.

At WOOD employees have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful customer missions while continuing to grow professionally within a company that values strong performance continuous learning and respect for the people doing the work.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation sick leave and company holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training certifications and continued professional growth.
• Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position customer security and mission requirements.
• Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute your expertise to programs supporting important federal and national security missions.
• Professional Growth: Build your capabilities through challenging assignments training certifications and opportunities for continued development.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced professionals in teams that value technical excellence accountability and effective collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Join an organization where strong performers can contribute ideas improve how work gets done and have a visible impact on customer and company success.

WOOD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process please contact Human Resources at for assistance.