General Dynamics Information Technology · 7 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - TS/SCI with Polygraph
Elkridge, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company dedicated to securing the nation’s critical systems. The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will manage security policies, conduct security control assessments, and ensure compliance with standards while collaborating with engineering teams to implement security designs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a principal advisor on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of Information Technology Division information systems
Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with NIST SP 800-37. Ensure all security controls are robust and effective by independently conducting security control assessments, gathering comprehensive evidence, and ensuring systems are compliant with all standards. You'll take ownership of the security package, ensuring all NIST SP 800-53 controls are applied
Independently identify security vulnerabilities and propose alternative solutions that still achieve the required security intent, ensuring all NIST SP 800-53
Directly assess system configurations and ensure compliance with security baselines like Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Create, edit, and maintain a wide range of security documentation from scratch, including System Security Plans (SSPs), and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Collaborate directly with engineering and development teams to implement your security designs and troubleshoot complex issues
Apply specific functional, working and general industry knowledge
Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Work independently with some guidance. May review or guide activities of more junior employees
Provide leadership briefs, reports, and supporting documentation regarding the status of applicable systems and their progression through the client’s RMF process
Ensure all network, system, application, or service users have the requisite security clearances, authorization, need-to-know, and security responsibility awareness prior to granting access to ITD information systems
Research and remediate security vulnerability findings for applicable systems within the ITD as documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) and its Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
Plan, implement, upgrade and monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information
Ensure appropriate security controls are in place that safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure
Oversee and support assigned IT environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution
Qualification
Required
Top Secret/SCI clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a CI Polygraph
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree + 8 years
Certification: 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options
Some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
Recent News
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