Information Systems Security Officer

The ISSO’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC mission areas. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Responsibilities:

• Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages.

• Notify customer when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification.

• Perform AIS self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans.

• Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.

• Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams.

• Conduct security surveys at subordinate facilities and gather pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages.

• Coordinate, prepare, and track AIS inspections, reports, and responses

• Maintain AIS security records and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes operating in government facilities.

• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.

• Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.

• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.

• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of certification and accreditation (C&A) efforts

• Review, track, and conduct AIS training.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 additional relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 3 years of related experience

• Minimum 1 year of SAP-related experience highly desired.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant SCI experience

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.

• Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM)

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program.

• Information Willingness to submit to a polygraph.