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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information System Security Officer - **Company:** August Schell - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** User Authentication, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Files, Data Security, Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Systems Analysis, Internet Security, Network Security, Network Architecture, Software Maintenance, Security Software, Server Administration, Service Pack, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Switches, Network Routers, Data Processing, Enterprise Software Applications, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Network Support, Network Server, User Identification - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-isso-fs-poly-md--e51a2464-2d50-4bc9-8dc1-41190fcbb9ae ## About the Role * Must have at least 10 years of experience as ISSO working independently, and/or on teams maintaining secure information system operations in isolated, connected and standalone environments. * Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support IAVA management. * Must have at least 5 years of experience using tools to support the preparation, maintenance, and management of SSPs and other security related documentation. * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with several of the following: current security tools; hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; encryption techniques/tools. * In-depth experience completing security evaluations of software systems or architectures to ensure they meet security requirements. * In-depth experience proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies, preferably on a large software or IT program. * Demonstrated experience performing day-to-day security operations of large, complicated information and information processing systems. * Must be committed to developing and adhering to best practices. * Must possess a high level of self-initiative and must be a solutions-oriented team player. * Must have excellent interpersonal skills., * Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant experience. * Extensive experience as an Information Systems Security Officer on large software development and integration programs. * DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level II or higher. * DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or higher., Analysis Skills, Authentication, Best Practices, Big Data, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Cloud Computing, Communications Protocols, Computer Firmware, Computer Security, Computer Servers, Configuration Management, Cryptography, Data Sets, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Endpoint Security, Enterprise Applications, Firewalls, Full Scope Polygraph, Hubs, IAM - Information Assurance Management, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Intelligent Network, Internet Security, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Operations Security (OPSEC), Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Security Analysis, Security Monitoring, Security Patches, Security Policy, Security Software, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Evaluation, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Technical Support ## Description Please NOTE: Full Scope Poly is required for this role.Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)The selected candidate will act as an ISSO for a large software development program which includes software maintenance and development, IT support (Network/Workstation/Server) systems integration and life cycle support, enterprise application development, network engineering, and information systems security (ISS). The candidate will work with other security professionals in developing and implementing strategies to detect and mitigate threats to information systems, protect critical data sets, and provide assessments of system and network vulnerabilities.Primary Roles and Responsibilities * Provide support 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 multiple types of information. * Assist with the Configuration Management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. * Analyze threats and develop and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation. * Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades. * Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing information. * Maintain operational security posture for information systems. * Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system/program/enclave. * Develop and maintain documentation for Certification & Accreditation in accordance with specified policies. * Develop and update system security plans and other IA documentation. * Provide support for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) management (initiating IAVA responses and system security scans, completing remediation, extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites, etc.) * Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware. 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