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Information Systems Security Officer; ISSO - TS​/SCI w​/Poly Security Clearance

Job in Hanover, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21076, USA
Listing for: Amentum
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Information Security, IT Consultant, Systems Administrator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 185000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 185000.00 210000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 3 - TS/SCI w/Poly with Security Clearance
Location: Hanover

Amentum is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 3 for a prime contract that is based out of our Columbia, MD office.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.
* Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
* Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.
* Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.
* Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.
* Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.
* Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.
* Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.
* Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
* Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
* Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
* Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
* Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
* Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
* Assist with Configuration Management (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
* Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
* Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
* Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
* Ensure compliance with system security policy
* Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
* Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
* Provide support to the information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave
* Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation
* Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to day security operations of the system
* Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the information System (IS)
* Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview
* Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
* Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies
* Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes
* Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
* Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

Clearance Required:

* TS/SCI Poly

Minimum Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering or related field is required.
* In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years. Minimum Years of

Experience:

* Ten (10) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT Engineering or related field is required.
* In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of fourteen (14) years.
* Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques.
* Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services. Required

Certifications:

* Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I is required. #javelin Compensation Details:
$185,000-$210,000 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued.…
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