Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Contingent Positions - Fort Meade, MD - Full Time

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO), for a contingent program supporting the security and accreditation of classified information systems. In this role, you will help maintain a strong operational security posture, evaluate security risks and solutions, develop critical IA documentation, and work closely with ISSMs, technical teams, and Government customers to protect mission systems throughout their lifecycle.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Support senior ISSOs and ISSMs in maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for systems, programs, and enclaves
• Perform day-to-day information system security operations and help manage security-related activities
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure classified information is appropriately protected
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), accreditation documentation, and other IA/security documentation
• Support Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and security authorization activities in accordance with applicable ODNI and DoD requirements
• Perform configuration management for security‑relevant software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain security records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, network switches, and other system components
• Assess proposed system changes and evaluate their potential security impact
• Develop and maintain system security policies and monitor compliance
• Support vulnerability and risk assessments for information systems and programs
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for information systems
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs, policies, and related activities
• Support the overall Information Assurance program for assigned systems, organizations, programs, or enclaves
• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve security issues and maintain compliance
• For Level 3 positions, provide oversight and direction to other ISSOs and support ISSM‑level security responsibilities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I (CAP/CGRC, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP)

Level 2 Qualifications

• Ten (10) years 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.

Summary

CTC Group is seeking Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO), for a contingent program supporting the security and accreditation of classified information systems. In this role, you will help maintain a strong operational security posture, evaluate security risks and solutions, develop critical IA documentation, and work closely with ISSMs, technical teams, and Government customers to protect mission systems throughout their lifecycle.
Locations: Annapolis Junction / Ft. Meade

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Support senior ISSOs and ISSMs in maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for systems, programs, and enclaves
• Perform day-to-day information system security operations and help manage security-related activities
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure classified information is appropriately protected
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), accreditation documentation, and other IA/security documentation
• Support Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and security authorization activities in accordance with applicable ODNI and DoD requirements
• Perform configuration management for security‑relevant software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain security records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, network switches, and other system components
• Assess proposed system changes and evaluate their potential security impact
• Develop and maintain system security policies and monitor compliance
• Support vulnerability and risk assessments for information systems and programs
• Administer user identification and authentication mechanisms for information systems
• Plan and coordinate IT security programs, policies, and related activities
• Support the overall Information Assurance program for assigned systems, organizations, programs, or enclaves
• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve security issues and maintain compliance
• For Level 3 positions, provide oversight and direction to other ISSOs and support ISSM‑level security responsibilities

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Four (4) years of additional experience as an ISSO may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I (CAP/CGRC, CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+ CE, HCISPP)

Level 2 Qualifications

• Ten (10) years 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.

Level 3 Qualifications

• Fifteen (15) years experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Experience is to include at least three (3) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools.

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Why CTC Group?

We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations.

CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance.

CTC Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, genetic information, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.