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Information Systems Security Officer in Annapolis Junction, MD at honor foundations

Date Posted: 2/22/2025

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Job Description

Information Systems Security Officer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced ISSO provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program. You will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. You will maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. You will assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. You will evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. You will perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. You will provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. You will manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes. You will prepare and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). You will support security authorization activities in compliance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

  • Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

  • Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

  • Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades

  • Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

  • Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies

  • Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware

  • Develop IT and system security policy, the system security plan and other IA documentation and ensure compliance

  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program

  • Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave

  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to day security operations of the system

  • Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (IS)

  • Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview

  • Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave’s information assurance program

  • Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes

  • Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control and provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs

  • Serve as an ISSM

  • Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives

    Qualifications:

    Required: 

    • An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

    • Fifteen (15) years’ experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

    • Experience in the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, encryption techniques/tools.

    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

    • DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher is required

    This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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    What You Can Expect:

     

    A culture of integrity.

    At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

    An environment of trust.

    CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

    A focus on continuous growth.

    Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

    Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

    Learn more about CACI here.

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    Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

    The proposed salary range for this position is:

    $109,800 - $241,600

    CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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    THE HONOR FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) TAX EXEMPT, NATIONAL NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. TAX ID # 46-2952873