Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II - Newport News, VA
Quick Summary
Skills:Information Security, Information Security Management,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphJob Family:
Cyber and IT Risk ManagementRequirements
~1 min readJob Description:
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries.
This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The primary function is to provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.
Responsibilities
~1 min readSAP experience required
Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
Certifications:
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IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
Security Clearance:
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TS/SCI required
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Must be able to Attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Other Requirements:
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Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs
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The likely salary range for this position is $97,240 - $131,560. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Location:
USA VA Newport NewsAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 1, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 1, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 56%
- Scored at
- October 1, 2026
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