Job Posting Title Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II - Washington, DC area

INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SENIOR ~ EVERGREEN

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring an appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. They manage security aspects of an information system and may be responsible for day‑to‑day security operations including physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. Work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO to monitor systems, develop and update authorization documentation, implement configuration management across authorization boundaries, assess the security impact of changes, and make recommendations to the ISSM. Primary function is within Special Access Programs supporting Department of Defense agencies such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Military Compartments. Provide day‑to‑day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities. Performance Develop physical or logical topologies for a system Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities Prepare, review, and update authorization packages Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly Ensure all IS security‑related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties Execute the cyber security portion of the self‑inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems Perform ISSO duties in support of in‑house and external customers Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries Experience / Education Total 6+ years related experience; OR 2+ years related experience AND Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years). Special Access Program (SAP) experience required. Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO. Certifications IAT Level II or IAM Level II (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) - within 6 months Security Clearance TS/SCI required active clearance Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph #J-18808-Ljbffr General Dynamics Information Technology