Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join a team of qualified and diverse security professionals in Reston, VA. The candidate shall respond quickly and effectively to security needs and concerns and will provide program security support to Intelligence Community (IC) programs.
 
The job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as a principal advisor to the Government on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an Information System (IS)
• Provide the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an IS
• Maintain responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of the system
• Develop and provide update System security Plans (SSPs) and supporting documentation (e.g. SECONOPs, diagrams, Privileged User's Guide)
• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements and perform reviews of technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability and non-compliance with established Information Assurance (IA) standards and regulations, and recommended mitigation strategies
• Conduct technical exchange meetings to facilitate AIS security solutions
• Facilitate development, maintenance and security review of AIS security plans for computers, networks and information systems

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize needs, requirements and other issues

DESIRED:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering
• Certified information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP) and possess acute knowledge and practical experience applying ICDs to systems
• DoD 8570 Certified
• Previous Information Security work with IC to include knowledge of computer networks, applications, processes and accesses

COVID Policy: Prospective and/or new employees are required to adhere with SAIC's vaccination policy. All SAIC employees must be fully vaccinated and they must submit proof of vaccination on their first day of employment. Prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at Contact Us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Where work is performed strictly at a customer site, customer site vaccination requirements preempt SAIC's vaccination policy.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.