What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Systems Security Officer position at SAIC?
Job ID: 2511610
Location: HUNTSVILLE, AL, US
Date Posted: 2025-11-17
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Top Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The ISSO’s primary function is working within classified areas supporting US Space Force / Space Development Agency (SDA) / Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3) mission areas. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) activities.
Performance shall include:
Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
Review, prepare, and update RMF accreditation packages.
Notify customers when changes occur that might affect RMF accreditation/certification.
Perform RMF self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans.
Identify RMF vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
Conduct security surveys and gather pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages.
Coordinate, prepare, and track RMF inspections, reports, and responses.
Maintain RMF security records.
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to information systems.
Ensure RMF authorized information systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
Assist SDA and other government agencies with Cyber Test & Evaluation (CT&E) efforts.
Maintain Information Systems security postures IAW the RMF Authorization.
Collect and analyze security scans and audit logs.
Perform vulnerability management.
Perform Continuous Monitoring of RMF authorized information systems in classified environments.
Qualifications
5-9 years total related experience.
Extensive knowledge of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) and Splunk.
Systems Administrator (Sys Ad) experience.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years).
Certifications:
Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months on the date of hire.
Security Clearance:
Top Secret (SCI eligible) required.