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Oak Leaf SolutionsHanover, MD

$95,000 - $106,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Compensation
$95,000-$106,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Are you passionate about securing mission-critical systems and supporting national security? We are seeking a Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team!. In this role, you will help maintain the security posture of complex systems, enforce compliance with DoD and NIST standards, and ensure the integrity of classified information.A DoD, TS/SCI clearance, with a full scope polygraph, is required to be considered.Salary Range: $95,000 - $106,000Experience

  1. Three (3) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Experience is to include at least one (1) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.
  2. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required. DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher is required. Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
Qualifications
  1. Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program.
  2. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
  3. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
  4. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.
  5. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
  6. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes.
  7. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
  8. Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

The Level 1 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) shall possess the following capabilities:

  • Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs , network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
  • Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
  • Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
  • Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
  • Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
  • Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

MUST have knowledge of: XACTA, LATTEART, CIVET, SECURITY CENTER and SCANBOY.About Oak Leaf SolutionsFounded in 2008, Oak Leaf Solutions is a mission-driven small business delivering advanced systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technical operations to U.S. Government customers. We specialize in high-impact work that supports national security, while cultivating a culture that values innovation, integrity, and employee well-being. At Oak Leaf, you’ll find a place where your skills make a difference—and where your compensation reflects your value. We offer highly competitive salaries, exceptional benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth. Veterans, reservists, and cleared professionals are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more at www.oakleafsolutions.net.What We OfferOur benefits are designed to take care of you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between:

  • Premium Medical Coverage
  • Tricare Supplement Plan – 100% employer-paid for employees, 80% for dependents
  • Dental & Vision Insurance – 100% employer-paid
  • Disability Insurance – 100% employer-paid
  • Life Insurance – $100,000 policy, 100% employer-paid
  • 401(k) with Company Contribution – Pre-tax or Roth, with up to $5,000/year in contributions
  • Generous Paid Leave – 15 PTO days + 11 federal holidays + up to 12 weeks parental leave
  • Professional Development – Up to $5,250/year for certifications, training, and education
  • Wellness Perks – Gym membership reimbursement (up to $50/month) + CareFirst Blue365 discounts
  • Support for Military Families – Pay differential for active duty reserve service
  • …and more.

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