Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Level 3 (FORECASTED)
Fort Meade, MD
Full Time
Information Assurance
Mid Level
What You Will Do
At Independent Software, we believe security starts with the details. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will support the security posture of critical systems across their lifecycle. From assisting with risk assessments to maintaining compliance documentation, you’ll play a key role in protecting sensitive systems and data. Working alongside experienced ISSMs and ISSEs, you will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity best practices in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Independent Software is where innovation meets purpose. You'll join a team that values integrity, learning, and technical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects, grow your cybersecurity expertise, and contribute to real-world missions. With flexible work environments, strong mentorship, and a commitment to professional development, Independent Software is the place to launch or elevate your cybersecurity career.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Certifications:
Clearance Requirement:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
At Independent Software, we believe security starts with the details. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will support the security posture of critical systems across their lifecycle. From assisting with risk assessments to maintaining compliance documentation, you’ll play a key role in protecting sensitive systems and data. Working alongside experienced ISSMs and ISSEs, you will gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity best practices in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Independent Software is where innovation meets purpose. You'll join a team that values integrity, learning, and technical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work on impactful projects, grow your cybersecurity expertise, and contribute to real-world missions. With flexible work environments, strong mentorship, and a commitment to professional development, Independent Software is the place to launch or elevate your cybersecurity career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist senior ISSOs in implementing and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
- Support the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information
- Perform configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
- Maintain records of system components including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and related infrastructure
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and accreditation packages
- Assist in maintaining the operational cybersecurity posture of information systems
- Track and manage user identification and authentication mechanisms
- Support vulnerability and risk assessments to assist in system authorization
- Coordinate with engineers and customers to ensure compliance with IT security policies and NIST RMF
- Plan and coordinate the implementation of IT security programs and policies
- Manage and control system changes and assess their security impact
- Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
- Interact with customers, IT staff, and executive stakeholders to define and achieve cybersecurity objectives
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong foundational knowledge in IT or cybersecurity principles
- Experience with or understanding of system hardening, access control, or security policy implementation
- Ability to prepare, maintain, and review cybersecurity documentation
- Familiarity with vulnerability assessment and basic risk analysis
- Clear communication and collaboration skills to support interaction with teams and stakeholders
- Minimum of ten years of combined work-related experience in IT, cybersecurity, or security authorization
- Current security tools
- Hardware or software security implementation
- Communication protocols
- Encryption tools or techniques
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT Engineering, or related technical discipline
- In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional four years of relevant work experience may be substituted
Certifications:
- Must be compliant with DoD 8570.01-M
- Minimum certification required: IAM Level I
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
**This position is contingent on contract award**
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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