ISSO Specialist

SGS_JOB_2937

Information Technology
 Massachusetts
System Auditing
Secur ity Compliance
NIST 800-53
NIST SP 800-37
RMF
STIGs/SCAP
Continuous Monitoring
Assessment and Authorization
Security Controls Implementation

Contract - 3+ Years

Location: Lexington, MA 02421, United States (Onsite) The ISSO Specialist will develop and maintain an Information Systems (IS) security program and policies for assigned responsibilities, supporting Air Force Programs. This position requires an Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and involves full-time onsite work at the Lexington, MA facility. The role includes supporting compliance activities, assessing security controls, managing risks, and ensuring adherence to RMF, NIST, and DoD standards.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain IS security program and policies for assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Oversee operational IS security implementation policy and guidelines.
  • Monitor system vulnerabilities, attacks, and recovery processes to ensure compliance with security requirements.
  • Conduct security assessments, tests, and reviews; take corrective measures when incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered.
  • Ensure proper configuration management and adherence to system security procedures as outlined in the SSP.
  • Develop and update System Security Plans (SSP), manage and assess the impact of system changes.
  • Maintain and analyze user activity monitoring data in accordance with ITPSO policies.
  • Develop and maintain POA&Ms to track and mitigate IS weaknesses.
  • Ensure all users have required security clearances and understand their security responsibilities.
  • Assist Program Managers and ISSM with SSPs, POA&Ms, Risk Assessments, and Continuous Monitoring Strategies.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning, configuration assessments, and remediation.
  • Align IT security priorities with organizational security strategies.
  • Participate in compliance assessments and interpret noncompliance patterns for risk impact.
  • Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in compliance with organizational security policies.
  • Support compliance activities and ensure that security configuration guidelines and remediation plans are followed.
  • Promote security awareness and sound security practices across the organization.
  • Prepare technical documentation, incident reports, and situational awareness summaries for key stakeholders.
  • Participate in occasional off-hours or weekend work to support mission requirements or inspection deadlines.

Skills:

  • System Auditing (4 years)
  • Regulatory & Compliance (4 years)
  • STIGs/SCAP (4 years)
  • Assessing Security Controls (CS105.16) – 4 years
  • Assessment and Authorization (4 years)
  • Authorizing Systems (CS106.16) – 4 years
  • Categorization of the System (CS102.16) – 4 years
  • Continuous Monitoring (CS200.16) – 4 years
  • Implementation of Controls (CS104.16) – 4 years
  • Monitoring Security Controls (CS107.16) – 4 years
  • NIST 800-53 (4 years)
  • NIST SP 800-37 (4 years)
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF) (4 years)
  • Selecting Security Controls (CS103.16) – 4 years
  • Nice to Have: HBSS, NIST 800-171

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA-Security) – Required
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility (CI Polygraph may be required)
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity and information assurance
  • Security Plus is the minimum 8570 certification requirement

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