Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Hill Air Force Base, UT. Clearance Required: Secret; Top Secret preferred. Employment Type: Full-Time.

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support secure, mission-critical Department of Defense systems at Hill Air Force Base. This role is responsible for maintaining the cybersecurity posture and compliance of classified information systems while supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF), Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), and authorization activities. The ISSO will work closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Security Engineers, system administrators, and other technical teams to implement security controls, conduct continuous monitoring, manage vulnerabilities, maintain cybersecurity documentation, and ensure systems remain compliant with applicable DoD security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls for classified information systems.
• Assist the ISSM with RMF and JSIG accreditation and authorization activities.
• Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis, and security compliance reviews.
• Track vulnerabilities and remediation activities through Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and continuous monitoring documentation.
• Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and ongoing system authorization requirements.
• Verify user security clearances, access authorizations, and need-to-know requirements.
• Review audit records and system security events for potential cybersecurity concerns.
• Support implementation and validation of DISA STIGs, CIS benchmarks, and other security configuration requirements.
• Participate in configuration control and change management processes to evaluate cybersecurity impacts.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation activities with system administrators, engineers, and other technical teams.
• Support cybersecurity incident reporting, documentation, and response activities.
• Assist with security requirements for cloud environments, including encryption, identity and access management, and network segmentation.
• Maintain accurate security records and documentation in support of audits, assessments, and authorization activities.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding; Top Secret preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, or ability to obtain the required certification within 3 months of hire.
• Experience as an ISSO or in a comparable information assurance or cybersecurity compliance role.
• Strong working knowledge of RMF and JSIG processes and requirements.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and risk assessment activities.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and security compliance tools such as SCAP Compliance Checker and Evaluate-STIG.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus and ACAS.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms such as Splunk.
• Experience supporting RMF documentation and authorization activities, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and ATO packages.
• Familiarity with eMASS or similar cybersecurity compliance management systems.
• Working knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure security concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 5+ years of ISSO, information assurance, or cybersecurity compliance experience.
• DoD IAM Level II certification, such as CASP+ or CISSP.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• AWS or Microsoft Azure security certifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Trellix, or similar endpoint security technologies.
• Experience supporting SOC or NOC operations.
• Familiarity with container security technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other classified government environments.

Benefits

The JAAW Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options