Information Security Officer III

Aperio Global, Llc
Fort Meade, MD, United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$159,000.0 - $179,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Systems Identity and Access Management Information Security Management Computer Network Operations

Job description

Aperio Global is seeking a self-starting, motivated individual to be the Information System Security Officer supporting Computer Network Operations with maintaining compliance and strengthening the security posture of critical mission systems via the Risk Management Framework; will be responsible for 6 System Security Plans (SSPs).

Mission Focus:

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems. Support continuous monitoring of networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks. Follow consistent security processes and play a role in the information systems continuous monitoring program. Perform regular audits of information systems. Assist the information systems security manager in preparing the information system for periodic reaccreditation.

Technical Proficiency:

Experience as an ISSO with emphasis on Defense-in-Depth principles, network, and enterprise security architecture. Experience applying the principles of the NIST 800-53 including the procedures in the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Familiarity with STE/STN requirements and associated tools and tradecraft.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 8-years of relevant experience or Master’s degree plus 6-years of relevant experience. An Associate’s degree or 18 semesters hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 10-years of relevant experience or high school diploma/GED plus 12-years of relevant experience may be considered. Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification.

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

Salary Range: 159k-179K

The salary range for this role represents Aperio’s good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Placement within the range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to an individual’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications, technical skills, contract labor categories and/or rates, work location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits & conditions

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, generous paid time off, short and long-term disability, professional development, and much more. We invest in our people because they are our most important asset - and because the mission demands the best., At Aperio Global, we understand the value of investing in our most important asset-our employees. That’s why we have crafted a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you make the best decision for yourself, your family and your lifestyle. For additional details, contact our talent acquisition team.

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with 100% employer match up to 6%
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Professional Development
  • (and much more)

About the company

We believe the highest-impact work in national security and technology is a team sport. At Aperio Global, we operate as a single, cohesive force aligned on a handful of mission-critical efforts where our work truly moves the needle. We don’t chase small wins. We solve for next.

We view the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics as an empirical discipline as rigorous and consequential as any field in science or engineering. That means we bring intellectual honesty, accountability, and transparency to every problem we take on. Our team includes tech innovators, Intelligence Community veterans, and security professionals who know that the best solutions come from diverse minds working toward a common mission. We value our people, those working quietly behind the scenes, doing the hard work that keeps our nation secure.

The best way to understand how we think is to see what we’ve built. From full-spectrum cyber operations and de-biased AI platforms to quantum networking and cloud-native software systems, our work speaks for itself.

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