Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) IIBTS Software Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II with an active TS/SCI w/ POLY to join our team in Laurel, MD.What You'll Get To Do:Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system.Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.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. 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).Supports security authorization activities in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).Skills You'll Bring:Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologiesAssist with the preparation and maintenance of documentationAssist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified informationAssist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmwareMaintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgradesPropose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologiesDevelop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policiesProvide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmwareDevelop system security policy and ensure complianceEvaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified informationMaintain operational security posture for an information system or programProvide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclaveDevelop and update the system security plan and other IA documentationAssist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the systemAdminister the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)Obtain C&A for ISs under their purviewProvide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance programPlan and coordinate the IT security programs and policiesManage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changesServe as the Approval Authority for ISs under their controlEducation/Qualifications:Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.Experience is to include at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required.Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor's degreeAbout BTS Software SolutionsBTS Software Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. BTS offers one of the best benefits packages in the industry: 100% Company PAID health benefits, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one of employment, to name just a few of our benefits and perks.BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.