Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

The contractor shall serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (ISO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)/Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. The ISSO shall be responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and DoD policies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with the ISO to ensure the appropriate operations security posture is maintained for the Information System

• Serving as principal advisor on all matters involving the security of an Information System

• Managing day-to-day security operations of the system

• Monitoring information systems and environment of operations

• Managing and controlling changes to the system

• Handling security incidents

• Assisting in the development of security policies and procedures, the System Security Plan, Security Impact Analysis, and documentation of mission and business functions

ISSO Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology (from an ABET accredited or NCAE-C-designated institution)

• Two or more years of proven Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) experience or related role

• Strong knowledge of security principles, practices, and technologies

• Experience with security assessment tools and techniques

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• DoD/Military Training: 531-25B30-C45, J-3B-0440, DAU ISSM Basic Playlist, RMF Implementers Course or equivalent

Acceptable certifications include:

Additional Information: This position will require security clearance eligibility.