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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information System Security Officer - **Company:** Clear Ridge Defense - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Information Security Management, Network Switches, Network Routers, Information Security Management System, Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science), Network Server - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c17f0679-7b03-4ef5-a7f1-5c31405891c9 ## About the Role * Experience as an ISSO on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity * Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; and encryption techniques/tools * TS/SCI clearance * Experience with SSPs * Experience with customer's current tools * Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information * Advanced hands-on technical skills Nice To Haves * IAT certifications (Sec+, CEH, CySA+, etc.) * Leadership experience * Associates degree or higher in a related field ## Description Clear Ridge Defense is seeking a TS/SCI cleared professional to serve as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), in Washington, DC Roles and Responsibilities You will... * 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 * Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information * Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies * Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program * Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation * Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware * Assist with the management of security aspects of the of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system * Develop system security policy and ensure compliance, Salary ranges provided are subject to the following variables and circumstances, which may impact whether the actual paid salary falls within the range: * The contract the employee is assigned to support. 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