Solidus Technical Solutions, LLC · 14 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer II
Albuquerque, NM
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSolidus Technical Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly skilled Information Systems Security Officer to support mission-critical defense programs. The role involves establishing security requirements for classified systems, conducting risk assessments, and advising senior leadership on cybersecurity policies and practices.
GovernmentElectronicsManufacturingInformation TechnologyComputer
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Establish and enforce complex system-wide security requirements for TS/SCI systems based on analysis of user needs, Intelligence Community (IC) directives, DoD policy, federal regulations, and mission constraints
Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for classified systems operating at the TS/SCI level, ensuring strict adherence to ICD 503, NIST RMF, CNSS policies, and agency-specific guidance
Develop, maintain, and implement System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), POA&Ms, and authorization packages for SCI systems
Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts for high-impact classified systems, including mission-critical and compartmented programs
Apply specialized security controls and compartmented handling procedures to command and control (C2) networks and other special-purpose TS/SCI systems
Coordinate with program managers, system engineers, and network administrators to integrate security controls into classified system architectures and enclave designs
Conduct risk assessments and security impact analyses for cross-domain solutions, data transfers, and system interconnections within SCI environments
Monitor security posture through vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance validation, audit log review, and continuous monitoring activities across classified enclaves
Support security inspections, compliance reviews, and assessments conducted by Authorizing Officials (AOs), Security Control Assessors (SCAs), and IC oversight entities
Ensure proper implementation of access controls, privileged account management, and need-to-know enforcement within SCI compartments
Provide guidance on handling, storage, transmission, and destruction of classified information in accordance with TS/SCI handling requirements
Advise senior leadership and mission stakeholders on risk acceptance decisions, threat impacts, and mitigation strategies affecting national security systems
Maintain situational awareness of emerging cyber threats targeting classified networks and recommend defensive measures aligned with mission priorities
Collaborate with counterintelligence, physical security, and COMSEC personnel to ensure integrated protection of TS/SCI information systems
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
5–10+ years of progressive experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or ISSO roles supporting classified or national security systems
Demonstrated experience establishing and implementing complex, system-wide information security requirements based on analysis of user needs, federal policies, regulatory mandates, and operational resource constraints
In-depth knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes in accordance with NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-53, CNSS, and ICD 503 requirements
Experience developing and maintaining security authorization artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, Security Control Assessments (SCAs), and continuous monitoring documentation for high-impact systems
Proven ability to support senior leaders and mission stakeholders in the development and implementation of cybersecurity doctrine, policy, and governance frameworks
Expertise securing government and commercial common user systems, including enterprise networks, cloud environments, and shared services infrastructures
Experience applying specialized security controls and procedures to dedicated special-purpose systems, such as command and control (C2) networks, mission systems, or other national security systems requiring enhanced protections
Strong understanding of security controls for classified environments, including access control, auditing, configuration management, incident response, cross-domain solutions, and secure system interconnections
Experience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance reviews within TS/SCI environments
Ability to interpret and apply federal cybersecurity regulations, DoD/IC directives, and agency-specific policies to operational systems
Strong analytical, documentation, and briefing skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risk posture and mitigation strategies to executive leadership
Preferred
Ability to work through challenging security requirements to maintain compliance
Possession of excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Possession of excellent organizational skills
CGRC, CCNA-Security, CASP+, CISSP, or Security+ Certification
AWS Solutions Architect or Certified Security - Specialty Certification
Active TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
Benefits
Outstanding benefits
Generous PTO
Company
Solidus Technical Solutions, LLC
Solidus Technical Solutions is a software services and multi-disciplined engineering development firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carla James
Chief Executive Officer
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