Information System Security Officer

Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Level 1 Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph Required An Information System Security Officer (ISSO) includes skill requirements from a security or Office Security Program Office and Office of Security and Counterintelligence (OS&CI) and Facilities and Information Systems Division (F&ISD) for all information technology issues such as malicious code eradication, configuration management, assessment and authorization of current and future systems. ISSOs shall know how to implement common information system security practices, policies, and technologies. Additionally, ISSOs demonstrate self-motivation, initiative, sound judgement, effective interpersonal skills, team building skills, and effective communication skills. The Level 1 ISSO position is an entry level IS professional who provides assistance to the Government on basic IT and information system security issues affecting the mission. Please see table for education and years of experience requirements. ISSO Level 1 Contractors should possess the following desired qualifications: a. Familiarity with conducting research and analysis; b. Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices; c. Familiarity with controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (uploading/downloading) between information systems at varying classification levels; d. Ability to engender rapport with the military, civilians, and other contractors at all levels; e. Ability to prioritize tasks; f. Familiarity with applicable IC, DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM). Experience Level Requirements: Associate degree or higher and 0-3 year's experience or High School/GED and 4 years relevant experience Experience in the following areas is considered relevant: information technology security, information systems security, information assurance engineering. The following qualifications are desired: a. Education relevant to computer engineering, information security, information management, and/or computer science b. Experience in technical project management Contractors performing ISSO functions shall possess and maintain, or obtain within six months from their arrival date, professional Information Security (IS) certification(s) appropriate for the level of duty and responsibility of their position.