ISSO jobs in Fort Meade, MD
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Continuous monitoring, RMF execution, operational security posture, and cyber compliance for mission systems.
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Operational Compliance, Not Paperwork Exercises
At GS Consulting, we do not treat compliance as a static checklist. We approach it as a continuous operational necessity. We help mission teams execute secure cyber operations without losing control of their data boundaries, evidence, or accountability.
As an Information Systems Security Officer with GS Consulting, you are responsible for helping maintain the right operational security posture for mission critical information systems. You will play a direct role in the Information Systems Continuous Monitoring Program, coordinate proactive responses as the threat environment changes, and help agencies keep operating within an acceptable level of risk.
Mission and Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Our ISSOs support Secure the Enterprise and Secure the Network efforts across the cryptologic enterprise. Depending on your LCAT level, you will be expected to:
- Continuously monitor NSA/CSS networks to detect and correct areas of security concern, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and operational risk.
- Execute the Risk Management Framework to help prevent insider threats and adversary activity.
- Interpret complex IT policies and directives into actionable security controls.
- Use vulnerability analysis, system auditing, and information systems security technologies to maintain a hardened defensive posture.
- Collaborate with ISSEs and network administrators as systems move from deployment into secure continuous operation.
Technical Domains
Required Technical Domains
Successful ISSOs at GS Consulting must bring practical experience across several of the following domains:
- Risk Management Framework and IT policy interpretation
- Information security, cyber security, and network security
- System auditing and vulnerability analysis
- Information systems security technologies
- Network administration and systems administration
Preferred Degree Fields and Required Certifications
Degrees must be from an accredited institution in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Information Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
All ISSO candidates must hold an active Information Assurance Manager Tier 1 certification or higher in accordance with DoD 8570.01 M and 8140 directives.
Qualification Paths
LCAT Qualification Paths
We are actively staffing billets across ISSO levels 1 through 3. Military training is highly valued for this role. Please review the experience requirements below.
Level 1
- 18 semester hours of military coursework or training in a computer related field plus 4 years of experience
- High School Diploma or GED plus 6 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 4 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 2 years of experience
Level 2
- 18 semester hours of military coursework or training plus 7 years of experience
- High School Diploma or GED plus 9 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 7 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 5 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 3 years of experience
Level 3
- 18 semester hours of military coursework or training plus 10 years of experience
- High School Diploma or GED plus 12 years of experience
- Associate Degree plus 10 years of experience
- Bachelor Degree plus 8 years of experience
- Master Degree plus 6 years of experience
Ready to secure the enterprise?
Send us your resume. Please include your active clearance level, your IAM Tier 1 certification or higher, and the specific ISSO level you are targeting.