Information Systems Security Officer

OPS Consulting is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to work in Laurel, MD.

Job Descriptions:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall provide support for the program, organization, system, and enclave’s information assurance program by performing vulnerability/ risk assessments, analysis, and configuration management for software, hardware, and firmware. The ISSO will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. The ISSO will maintain operation security posture for the program, assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day to day security operations of the system.  

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight and direction to ISSOs
• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high- level corporate officers to define and achieve required information assurance objectives.
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies.
• Manage and control changes to the system and assessing the security impact of those changes.
• Provide support for the program, organization, system, and enclave’s information assurance program.
• Serve as the Approval Authority for information security.

Requirements:

Level 0: Two (2) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 or higher is required. Two (2) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 1: Five (5) years’ 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. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 2: Ten (10) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/ software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/ tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Level 3: Fifteen (15) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least three (3) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/ software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/ tools. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 1 or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. 

Security Clearance:

• A current government clearance, background investigation, and polygraph are required.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates. 

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.