ISSO

Job Description

Our client Westway Services Groupis seeking a highly motivated Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support classified information systems in Aurora Colorado. The ISSO will be responsible for

implementing, maintaining, and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures in accordance with

government directives, ensuring compliance with applicable security standards, and supporting day-to-

day cybersecurity operations. This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical and

security background, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a highly regulated

environment.

Responsibilities:

 Serve as the ISSO for classified information systems within a SCIF, ensuring compliance with NIST

800-53, and ICD 503 security standards

 Implement, manage, and maintain security controls as outlined in the System Security Plan (SSP)

and related documentation

 Conduct system audits, vulnerability scans, and continuous monitoring activities

 Develop, maintain, and update accreditation packages (RMF, A&A documentation)

 Ensure all users meet access authorization, need-to-know, and security training requirements

before granting access to systems

 Monitor, investigate, and report security incidents and support incident response activities

 Maintain system configuration management in compliance with security baselines

 Support security inspections, assessments, and audits by government and customer security

personnel

 Provide cybersecurity awareness training and enforce user security responsibilities

 Work closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), System Administrators, and

Program Management to ensure compliance with applicable policies and directives

Required Skills:

 Active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph

 DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or higher)

 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, ISSO/ISSM support, or related field

 Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, and other applicable federal security frameworks

 Experience with vulnerability scanning tools, HBSS, and other security tools

 Strong organizational and documentation skills

 Ability to work in a team-oriented and mission-focused environment

 Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools to monitor, analyze,

and report on system and network events in support of compliance, auditing, and incident

response requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

 Active TS/SCI security clearance w/Polygraph is required

 Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting classified systems within a SCIF environment

 Possession of Security+ certification

Preferred Qualifications:

 CISSP, CISM, or other advanced cybersecurity certifications

 NRO and/or CIA experience is a plus