Information Systems Security Officer

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. Our ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the security posture of mission-critical systems by supporting compliance efforts, managing risk, and enforcing security policies. We're looking for individuals who excel at navigating complex cybersecurity environments, maintaining meticulous documentation, and fostering collaboration between technical teams and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of security regulations, be adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills to drive information security initiatives forward.

• Ensure system compliance with federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, ICD 503, CNSS, and RMF.
• Maintain and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Continuous Monitoring Plans.
• Coordinate and support security assessments, audits, and inspections by internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis, providing recommendations for mitigating identified risks.
• Facilitate and oversee system authorization activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Monitor and report on system security posture, incident response, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), system administrators, and program managers to integrate security requirements into system lifecycle.
• Provide security awareness training to system users and enforce proper security practices.
• Act as a liaison between the organization and government customers, ensuring timely communication of security updates and issues.

• Experience with security frameworks and policies: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs, FISMA, FedRAMP.
• Experience managing security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Controls Assessment (SCA) artifacts, SARs, SCTM.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, HBSS, eMASS, Xacta.
• Knowledge of security technologies: Firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DLP, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication.
• Experience with operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS.
• Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud security controls.
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, security testing, and incident response processes.
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow.
• Strong knowledge of system authorization process, audit support, and compliance reporting.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, CEH, AWS Security Specialty.

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• None specified.

• CISSP
• CAP
• Security+
• CISM
• CEH
• AWS Security Specialty

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

• Competitive fixed salary or hourly pay (based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity).
• Employee referral bonuses up to $10,000 per hired referral.
• Additional bonus opportunities for exceptional performance and contributions to business development and company growth (role-dependent).

• 100% company-paid medical premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Choose from multiple plan options with CareFirst, Kaiser, and UnitedHealthcare, including PPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible plans.
• 100% company-paid dental premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• 100% company-paid vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents.

• 100% company-paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% company-paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• 100% company-paid premiums for life insurance up to $200,000.

• 401(k) with immediate vesting: 4% company match plus a 4% non-elective company contribution (8% total).
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth options.

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 paid floating holidays.

• Flexible work schedules, including flex time and compressed work periods (contract and project-dependent).