Posted 2w ago

Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

@ Jovian Concepts
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Enhancing security posture, Overseeing security operations, Managing configuration and integrity
Requirements Summary:TS/SCI with poly, 12+ years security experience; BS in CS/InfoSec or related field; 10+ years ISSO/related DoD/IC experience; DoD 8140.03 IAM Level II+ certifications; proficient with security tools and governance.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Security tools, Configuration management, DoD 8140.03 IAM Level II or higher, CISSP or CASP+
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Job Description
Jovian Concepts, LLC is looking to hire a Senior ISSO for a great opportunity in the Annapolis Junction area.  A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with a MD Polygraph is required. No CCA's will be accepted at this time.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Enhancing
    the system security posture by supporting the program, organization,
    system, or enclave's information assurance initiatives and enforcing
    security policies, standards, and methodologies.

  • Overseeing
    security operations for information systems, managing daily security
    aspects, evaluating security solutions for classified processing, and
    conducting vulnerability and risk analysis/assessments for system
    authorization.

  • Managing
    configuration and system integrity by administering configuration
    management for security software, hardware, and firmware, ensuring
    compliance with security controls, and assessing the impact of system
    changes.

  • Developing
    and maintaining security documentation and System Security Plans lifecycle
    management activities to ensure compliance with system security
    requirements.

  • Providing
    technical expertise in security policies and operations, supporting
    the implementation and maintenance of security measures and
    countermeasures, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain
    compliance and strengthen the system security posture.

  • Driving
    continuous improvement by assessing existing security processes,
    identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing proactive solutions to
    enhance system resilience.



Requirements


A current and active TS/SCI Clearance with a MD Polygraph is required. No CCA's will be accepted at this time.

  • Bachelor
    of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information
    Security, or a related discipline, plus 12+ years of relevant
    experience. In lieu of a degree, an additional 4 years of
    experience may be considered on a case by case basis.

  • Direct
    Experience: 10+ years of in-depth experience as ISSO or combination
    of ISSO and other security related role supporting IC or DoD programs and
    contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

  • Proficient
    with customer security tools, corporate repositories, playbooks and
    guidelines

  • Knowledgeable 
    with applicable frameworks, regulations, standards, policies and
    procedures

  • Operational
    understanding of server and IA technologies, internet working protocols and
    services

  • Certifications
    & Compliance with DoD 8140.03 with IAM Level II or higher (CASP+,
    CISSP or higher)



In a recent employee survey, Jovian Concepts earned a 92% Overall Workplace Experience Score and 100% of employees agreed that they would highly recommend working at Jovian Concepts to others.