Information Systems Security Officer 1
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 175000 - 185000
Yearly Salary:
Posted on:
10 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Unisity LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business providing expert services in the Information Technology fields. We pride ourselves on delivering what is promised as some would say we just do. We are highly-qualified self-driven professionals who work towards a common goal as a team leading when appropriate and following when needed.
Description:
Provides support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program. Provides support for proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies standards and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software hardware and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) must possess the following skills and experience:
Salary:$175000 - $185000(Annually)
Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience knowledge skills and competencies; certifications and geographic location.
Benefits Package:
Unisity LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employees gross compensation to the company 401k plan with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
Unisity LLC 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 disability or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Unisity LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Unisity LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Description:
Provides support for a program organization system or enclaves information assurance program. Provides support for proposing coordinating implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies standards and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software hardware and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs) Risk Assessment Reports Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) must possess the following skills and experience:
- Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing and enforcing information systems security policies standards and methodologies
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
- Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
- Assist with the CM for information system security software hardware and firmware
- Maintain records on workstations servers routers firewalls intelligent hubs network switches etc. to include system upgrades
- Propose coordinate implement and enforce information systems security policies standards and methodologies
- Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
- Provide CM for security-relevant information system software hardware and firmware
- Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
- Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
- Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system program or enclave
- Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
- Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
- Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)
- Five (5) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity is required.
- Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools hardware/software security implementation communication protocols and encryption techniques/tools.
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher is required.
- Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelors degree.
Salary:$175000 - $185000(Annually)
Annual Compensation Figures listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: Government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience knowledge skills and competencies; certifications and geographic location.
Benefits Package:
Unisity LLC believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes an additional 12% of each employees gross compensation to the company 401k plan with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.
Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:
- A Choice of Medical Plan Options some with Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Vision and Dental
- Unisity LLC provides an additional 12% of employees gross compensation to be used for benefits any remaining funds are then forwarded to the employee as taxable income
- Life and AD&D Benefits (Company Paid)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
Unisity LLC 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 disability or status as a protected veteran.
Affirmative Action Statement:
Unisity LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities women individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Accommodations:
Unisity LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
