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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 – TS/SCI w/Poly

Columbia, MD; Columbia; Maryland; MD; Columbia, Maryland; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Your Impact:

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) 2 for a prime contract that is based out of our Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program.

• Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.

• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed.

• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system.

• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information.

• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support security authorization.

• Provide configuration management (CM) for information systems security software, hardware, and firmware.

• Manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes.

• Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).

• Support security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).

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Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Eight (8) years of combined work-related experience in the fields of IT, cybersecurity or security authorization is required.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or IT Engineering is required.

• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, four (4) additional years of work-related experience may be substituted for a total of twelve (12) years.

• Compliance with DoD 8570.01-M with a minimum certification of IAM Level I is required.

• Experience in at least two of the following areas is required: knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation; communication protocols; or encryption tools and techniques.

• Familiarity with commercial security products, security authorization techniques, security incident management, and PKI and authorization services.

Must be able to:

• Provide support to senior ISSOs for implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

• Assist with preparation and maintenance of documentation

• Assist in the evaluation of security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

• Assist with Configuration Management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware

• Maintain records on workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, intelligent hubs, network switches, etc. to include system upgrades

• Propose, coordinate, and implement information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies

• Develop and maintain documentation for Security Authorization in accordance with ODNI and DoD policies

• Provide CM for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware

• Ensure compliance with system security policy

• Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information

• Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program

• Provide support to the information System Security Manager (ISSM) for maintaining the appropriate operational Cybersecurity posture for a system, program, or enclave

• Develop and update the system security plan and other Cybersecurity documentation

• Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to day security operations of the system

• Track and ensure appropriate user identification and authentication mechanism of the information System (IS)

• Obtain system authorization for ISs under their purview

• Provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance program

• Plan and coordinate implementation of IT security programs and policies

• Manage and control changes to the system assessing the security impact of those changes

• Provide daily oversight and direction to contractor ISSOs

• Interact with customers, IT staff, and high-level corporate officers to define and achieve required Cybersecurity objectives

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual starting salary for this position is between $165,000-185,000 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 17 days paid time off, up to 12 weeks annual paid maternity leave, up to 6 weeks annual paid parental leave, as well as 7 company holidays and 4 floating holidays annually.

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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