Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Level 3 -Vandenburg Job#539

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Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Level 3
The Level 3 ISSO position is a senior level or subject matter expert (SME) information system security professional who provides advice and assistance to the Government regarding secure configuration and operation of IT assets. Level 3 ISSOs apply extensive knowledge and experience of a variety of information system security concepts, practices, and procedures. ISSO Level 3 contractors should possess all ISSO Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, plus the following desired qualifications:

• Expertise with configuration management; system maintenance; and integration testing;


• Ability to troubleshoot technical configurations and make recommendations on the protection of classified and sensitive data;


• Expert in the use of tools used to prevent and or negate malicious code;


• Expert in detecting and preventing computer security compromises in a networked environment;


• Expertise in forensics chain of custody and evidentiary preservation;


• Demonstrated proficiency in successfully guiding complex information systems through assessment and authorization control gates;


• Analytical abilities to decipher complex technical configuration management documents;


• Proficient in maintaining databases;


• Thorough working knowledge of all applicable IC, DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to Information Technology, Information Assurance, Information Management (IT/IA/IM);


• Demonstrated ability to work independent of close supervision;


• Expert ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships with government and contractor program managers, security professionals, and mission partners;


• Ability to effectively provide ISSO guidance to Level 1 and Level 2 ISSOs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher AND 8 years experience OR Master's or higher AND 5 years relevant experience or Associates with 12 years relevant experience.


• Experience in the following areas is considered relevant: information technology security, information systems security, information assurance engineering.

Desired Qualifications

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.