Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

For the OPS Consulting team, 'the power to help' means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Officer to join a growing team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

We are seeking experienced Information Systems Security Officers (ISSO) to support secure government environments and oversee the operational security posture of assigned systems and enclaves. The ISSO will ensure ongoing compliance with cybersecurity standards, support authorization activities, and manage security processes across the system lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee system security posture and compliance
• Implement and manage security controls and authorization processes
• Apply knowledge of security tools, encryption technologies, and communication protocols
• Support hardware and software security implementation
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to address vulnerabilities and risk
• Ensure systems meet applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements

Requirements:

Skill Level 2:

• Ten (10) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least two (2) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required

Skill Level 3:

• Fifteen (15) years of experience as an ISSO on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Experience in at least three (3) of the following areas:
  • Current security tools
  • Hardware/software security implementation
  • Communication protocols
  • Encryption techniques and tools
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
• DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level I or higher required
• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required