Senior Information Security Systems Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will lead the charge in safeguarding critical national security architectures, managing end-to-end security operations, and ensuring the absolute integrity of customer systems. As our security authority, you will work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to evaluate security solutions, navigate complex compliance frameworks, and drive proactive vulnerability assessments that bolster system resilience.

If you are an ever-curious cybersecurity professional passionate about mission success, continuous learning, and fostering a collaborative culture, Nyla is the place for you to thrive.

The annual base salary range for this role is $164,000 - $194,000(USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

, Required Skills

Direct Experience: 10+ years of in-depth experience as an ISSO (or a combination of ISSO and related cyber security roles) directly supporting IC or DoD programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

Security Operations RMF: Demonstrated expertise overseeing daily security operations for classified processing systems, conducting vulnerability assessments, evaluating technical security solutions, and executing risk analysis for system authorization.

Configuration Management: Deep understanding of configuration management processes for security software, hardware, and firmware to ensure continuous compliance and evaluate the security impact of system modifications.

Documentation Lifecycle Management: Proven track record of developing, maintaining, and managing System Security Plans (SSPs) and associated artifacts throughout the system security lifecycle.

Technical Framework Knowledge: Operational understanding of server/IA technologies, internetworking protocols, and security services, along with extensive knowledge of applicable government frameworks, standards, policies, and regulations.

Tool Repository Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating customer-specific security tools, corporate security repositories, playbooks, and guidelines.

Compliance Certification: Compliance with DoD 8140.03 requiring an IAM Level II certification or higher (e.g., CASP+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent).

Education: Bachelor of Science  degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related technical discipline, combined with 12+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of directly related technical/security experience (16+ years total) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

, Desired Skills

Proactive Problem Solving: A track record of identifying system vulnerabilities and developing innovative, proactive security solutions to improve overall resilience.

Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work smoothly across cross-functional engineering and stakeholder teams, translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable technical guidance.

Continuous Learning Mindset: Adaptable, curious, and eager to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats and evolving information assurance standards.

, About Nyla Technology Solutions

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn,  earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team, 

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle. 

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule. 

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS?  Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.  

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.