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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) I - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $82,195.0 - $111,205.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Security Essentials, SAP ERP, SAP (Applications), Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=122b2627d8d1d9fb ## About the Role * 1+ years related experience * SAP experience desired * Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator Education: * Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years) Certifications: * IAT Level I or IAM Level I (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) Security Clearance: * TS/SCI required * Must be able to Attain - TS/SCI with CI Polygraph #AirforceSAPopportunities Work Requirements Years of Experience 1 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) GICSP: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security - Cisco - Cisco ## Description Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) IThe ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Department (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities Performance shall include: * Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities * Prepare, review, and update authorization packages * Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media * Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s) * Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package * Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change * Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly * Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals * Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies) * Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties * Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans * Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them * Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems * Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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