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# Information Systems Security Officer Level 3 (ISSO)

- **Company:** K2 Technical, LLC
- **Location:** Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, United States
- **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Firmware, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ea227dd0f9bc383

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 2 - 5 years related experience

 * Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4 years)

Certifications:

 * Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II within 6 months of the date of hire

## Description

The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system working in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The Level 2 ISSO position is a mid-level information system security professional that provides advice and assistance regarding secure configuration and operation of customers IT assets. Level 2 ISSOs apply knowledge and experience with standard information system security concepts, practices, and procedures. This ISSO position will be working with Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting the US Air Force as well as other Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Duties 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 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

 * Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries


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