SAIC · 5 hours ago
Information System Security Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expSAIC is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for our team to support a government customer. The role involves providing specialized skills to enhance cybersecurity measures, advising on strategic issues, and ensuring compliance with various cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides objective advice and specialized skills in order to create value, maximize growth or improve performance, resiliency and protection against cybersecurity related threats, vulnerabilities, and other cybersecurity related remediation activities
Participates in consulting projects that deliver customer focused results aligned with strategic goals of the Client
Facilitates review and analysis of strategic issues and advises regarding implementation of strategy
May assist in conducting education classes. May provide support in the following areas: guidance to resolving issues, analysis of trends and issues, development of procedures and processes, oversight of technical implementation and execution of strategic plans
Applies specialized knowledge of sensitive system Cybersecurity requirements and Privacy Act requirements
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with NIST’s Risk Management Framework and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS, and NIST guidelines
Applies knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred
Applies knowledge and experience with standard IA concepts, practices, and procedures. Working independently to solve problems quickly and completely
Applies specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria is required:
Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN].)
Information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
Application security, database security, and network security
Possess ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders to arrive at the best solution
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely
Qualification
Required
Must possess one of the following professional security certifications or can be obtained within six (6) months of hire: CISSP, CASP, CISA, CISM, CEH, SSCP, GISP, GSLC
Must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience
Must have 5 years of Cybersecurity experience
Must have 5 years of FISMA experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust
Applies specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria is required: Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis; Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN]); Information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies; Application security, database security, and network security
Preferred
Applies knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred
Company
SAIC
SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$522.13MKey Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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