Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Core
Provide security management, systems administration, and risk compliance for DoD information systems within a Secret network environment.
Role type
Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Secure computing environments and compliant DoD information systems
Domain
Defense / National Security / Cybersecurity
Required skills
DoD RMF compliance, STIG implementation, Active Directory management, Windows/Linux server administration, SIEM analysis, PAM management, vulnerability scanning, security policy development, incident response, Zero Trust implementation
Preferred skills
VMware/Hyper-V virtualization, cloud security management, Layer 2/3 networking, firewall configuration, thin client support, DoD Wide Area Network experience, DREN/SDREN network experience, McAfee ePO, ACAS
Technologies
Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, VMware, Hyper-V, Splunk, SolarWinds, McAfee ePO, ACAS
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain security policies and standards; conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing; monitor security alerts and logs; manage Privileged Access Management solutions; filter and generate reports from SIEM tools; respond to Cyber Task Orders; participate in Zero Trust initiatives; administer Windows and Linux servers; manage Active Directory; implement and maintain STIGs; oversee virtualization and cloud management; apply RMF principles for risk assessment; develop security training programs; maintain documentation and prepare security posture reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC