Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Level 3

Information Systems Security Officer Level 3

BTS Software Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to execute the Information Assurance mission. This opportunity is for a future award expected in Oct 2025

Job Description:

Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program. Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the
system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization. Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems
security software, hardware, and firmware. Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes. Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Requirement: Top Secret/SCI with Poly

Degree Requirement:

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

Relevant Experience:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation
• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Assist with the CM for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs , network switches, etc. to include system upgrades
• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
• Develop and maintain documentation for C&A in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies
• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware
• Develop system security policy and ensures compliance
• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program
• Provide support to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational IA posture for a system, program, or enclave
• Develop and update the system security plan and other IA documentation
• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day today security operations of the system
• Administer the user identification and authentication mechanism of the Information System (JS)
• Obtain C&A for ISs under their purview
• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program
• Plan and coordinate the IT security programs and policies
• Manage and control changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes
• Serve as the Approval Authority for ISs under their control
• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs
• (U) Serve as an ISSM
• (U) Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required IA objectives

Education and Experience:

Ten (10) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required. Experience in several of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption and encryption techniques/tools.Bachelor's degree in Computer
Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted. DoD 8570 compliance with IAM I is required.

Pay Range: $135,000-$155,000
The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

Company Overview:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.