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# Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO2) (Government)

- **Company:** AT&T Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $98,100.0 - $168,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Identity and Access Management, Software Security, Information Technology, User Identification, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75349495-information-systems-security-officer-isso2-government

## About the Role

The ISSO will help ensure information systems remain secure, compliant, accredited, and operationally ready in support of classified mission requirements. This role requires a security professional with strong Risk Management Framework experience, a disciplined approach to documentation and compliance, and the ability to collaborate with ISSMs, mission stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to identify risk, strengthen controls, and support successful program execution., * Ten or more years of experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
 * DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I is required.
 * Experience with at least one of the following areas: current security tools, hardware or software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques and tools.
 * Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance monitoring, and information systems security technologies.
 * Experience supporting RMF activities, SSP maintenance, POA&M management, accreditation activities, and security documentation for classified systems.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across security, technical, mission, and leadership stakeholders.
 * Ability to work on-site at the customer location in Columbia, Maryland., * Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense programs in a classified environment.
 * Familiarity with ODNI and DoD security policies, authorization processes, and compliance expectations.
 * Experience partnering with ISSMs, system administrators, engineers, and mission stakeholders to resolve security findings and improve system posture.
 * Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and operate with urgency in a mission-critical environment.

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

## Description

This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered. Work to be performed at a government customer site in Columbia, MD., * Execute consistent and compliant Risk Management Framework procedures in support of information system authorization, accreditation, and reaccreditation activities.

 * Maintain asset records, System Security Plans, CONOPS, POA&Ms, and other information assurance documentation in accordance with applicable ODNI and DoD policies.
 * Monitor, audit, detect, and respond to areas of non-compliance, security gaps, and unmitigated risk across assigned systems.
 * Assess and improve system security posture by collaborating with the ISSM, mission stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership.
 * Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet requirements for processing classified information.
 * Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
 * Provide configuration management support for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
 * Assist with day-to-day security operations, including user identification and authentication administration for assigned information systems.
 * Conduct research, analyze security information, identify gaps, and recommend practical actions to strengthen controls and reduce risk.
 * Support achievement of program service-level agreements and respond to after-hours requests as needed in a 24x7 mission environment.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)