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# Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

- **Company:** ASEC Inc
- **Location:** Fallon, NV, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Monitoring of Systems, Information Security Management, SAP (Applications), Security Content Automation Protocol, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5565976980

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. Candidates without a bachelor's degree may qualify with five (5) years of relevant experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) combined with a DoD-approved baseline certification such as CISM, CISSP, CompTIA SecurityX, Cloud+, or CCSP, may be accepted in lieu of the degree. Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications as part of your application.

At least 5 years of experience in the following areas is required, * Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.

 * Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
 * Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently.
 * Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities.
 * Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

## Description

As the ISSO, you will provide mission-critical support by:

 * Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies.
 * Conducting vulnerability assessments using automated benchmarks and tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker.
 * Utilizing SolarWinds or Splunk to perform advanced system monitoring, security event analysis, and continuous compliance activities.
 * Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
 * Performing security control continuous monitoring, reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
 * Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
 * Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
 * Providing guidance of cross-functional cybersecurity efforts ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones.
 * Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles.
 * Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.
 * Position may require flexibility in working hours.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary., * Security controls and implementation delineated in Committee of National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).

 * Performing vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
 * Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides.
 * Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
 * Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
 * Knowledge of the Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705, DoD 5205.07, and DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4, Special Access Program (SAP) Policy, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).