Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 88,400 - 119,600 annuallyFunction: Security & Public SafetyExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Documentation management","Cross-functional coordination","Incident handling","Security training and awareness"]

Ensure an appropriate operational security posture for information systems supporting DoD Special Access Programs (SAPs) and SCI activities. Collaborate with the ISSM and ISO on day-to-day system security operations, authorization documentation, configuration management across authorization boundaries, and incident handling. Develop system topologies, conduct compliance reviews, perform security impact analysis for configuration changes, support recovery of security features, and execute the cyber security self-inspection and vulnerability/countermeasure work. Travel 10–25%.

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General Dynamics
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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II

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Job Summary

Ensure an appropriate operational security posture for information systems supporting DoD Special Access Programs (SAPs) and SCI activities. Collaborate with the ISSM and ISO on day-to-day system security operations, authorization documentation, configuration management across authorization boundaries, and incident handling. Develop system topologies, conduct compliance reviews, perform security impact analysis for configuration changes, support recovery of security features, and execute the cyber security self-inspection and vulnerability/countermeasure work. Travel 10–25%.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain day-to-day security posture for information systems, working closely with the ISSM and ISO.
  • •Prepare, review, and update authorization packages; ensure security-related documentation is current and accessible to authorized personnel.
  • •Develop/update authorization documentation and implement configuration management across authorization boundaries, including security impact assessments and recommendations.
  • •Support Collateral and SCI SAP activities, including physical/environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training/awareness.
  • •Execute cyber security self-inspection, identify vulnerabilities, assist with countermeasure implementation, and provide security safeguard status reports.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 88,400 - 119,600 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of related experience in information/system security roles.
  • •Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain/maintain TS/SCI clearance (with CI Polygraph) per requirements.
  • •Bachelor’s degree OR Associate’s degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
  • •SAP experience required, with prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator, or ISSO.
  • •IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification within 6 months of hire (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security).
Experience:2+ yearsDoDSAPSCICybersecurityInformation security
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailDocumentation managementCross-functional coordinationIncident handlingSecurity training and awareness
Certifications:IAT Level IIIAM Level IISecurity+ CECCNA Security
Tech Stack:Information securityAuthorization documentationConfiguration managementSecurity impact analysisCyber security self-inspectionAudit recordsOperating systemNetworkingHardware and media clearing sanitizing destroying

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:TS/SCI

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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