Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following: 

• →Serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner
• →Review and develop Information Systems (IS) accreditation/certification support documentation.
• →Maintain RMF standards and Configuration Management
• →Perform STIGS / SCAP on the network, Self Inspections, and enforce remediation actions
• →Assess Vulnerability and Risk Management
• →Create and maintain system Assessment and Authorization policies.
• →Create, update, and monitor/maintain SOPs and plans including PO&AMs, Continuous Monitoring, SSPs, and Incident Responses
• →Perform audits (Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly) to identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
• →Maintain IS security records and advise and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements
• →Track software and hardware End of Life (EOL) and End of Service Life (EOSL)
• →Provide security coordination and reviews on all system test plans
• →Attend system Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings.

• Active TS//SCI clearance with SAP eligibility.
• Bachelors degree 
• 6-8 years of relevant experience supporting DoD/IC security and Information Technology systems
• Current DOD IAT Level III certification: e.g., CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH
• Experience with assessment tools such as ACAS, SCAP, and STIG Viewer
• Adept at briefing executives and program IPT level leadership
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Possess an analytical mindset with effective problem-solving skills
• Current or prior Special Access Program experience a plus!