Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
ZTI Solutions, LLC
Falls Church, Virginia
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$190,000
LOCATION
Falls Church, Virginia
POSTED
30+ days ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO).
Falls Church, Virginia.
Full-time.
Important Notice: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Summary:
ISSOs provide day-to-day security operations support for information systems, implementing security controls, conducting security scans, processing change requests, and responding to security incidents. They work directly with system administrators ensuring security requirements are met, document security configurations, and maintain evidence for continuous monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
Falls Church, Virginia.
Full-time.
Important Notice: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Summary:
ISSOs provide day-to-day security operations support for information systems, implementing security controls, conducting security scans, processing change requests, and responding to security incidents. They work directly with system administrators ensuring security requirements are met, document security configurations, and maintain evidence for continuous monitoring.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support 8-15 information systems with hands-on security configuration and monitoring.
- Implement security controls, working with system administrators and technical teams.
- Configure security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and monitoring systems.
- Coordinate 40-80 vulnerability scans monthly across assigned systems.
- Analyze scan results and remediate 60-150 vulnerabilities monthly.
- Process 30-60 security change requests monthly, evaluating security impact.
- Investigate and document 10-25 security incidents monthly.
- Maintain 50-100 security configuration documents for assigned systems.
- Test 200-400 security controls quarterly for continuous monitoring.
Performance Metrics:
- Systems Supported: 8-15 systems per ISSO.
- Change Requests: 30-60 processed monthly.
- Security Scans: 40-80 coordinated monthly.
- Vulnerability Remediation: 60-150 monthly.
- Incident Handling: 10-25 incidents investigated monthly.
- Control Testing: 200-400 controls tested quarterly.
- Documentation: 50-100 security documents maintained.
Requirements:
- Clearance: Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS) based on network assignment.
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience: 7-10 years of information security experience with extensive RMF knowledge.
- Certifications: IAM-II Level required (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP or Associate, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP).
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of NIST 800-53, hands-on experience with security tools (ACAS, HBSS, SIEM, firewalls), Windows and Linux security hardening.
About Advana:
Advana is the Department of Defense Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) enterprise-wide data, analytics, and AI platform. Advana provides DoD military and civilian decision makers with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities in a secure environment. The platform hosts hundreds of curated applications across logistics, financial management, personnel, health, and other domains, accelerating decision advantage through accessible, actionable data and AI capabilities.
This position supports comprehensive cybersecurity operations for the Advana platform across three classified networks (NIPR, SIPR, JWICS).
Important Notes:
Position Status:
- This position is contingent upon contract award.
- Start date will be determined upon contract award.
- We will maintain contact with selected candidates throughout the award process.
Work Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen required.
- Clearance varies by network: Secret (NIPR), Top Secret (SIPR), or TS/SCI Eligible (JWICS).
- On-premises work required at Suffolk Building, Falls Church, VA.
- No remote work options available.
- Standard business hours with operational flexibility.
Benefits:
- 4 Weeks Paid Time Off.
- All Federal Holiday’s Paid Vacation.
- Four Percent Matching 401K.
- Full health/vision/dental benefits for the employee and family paid 100% by ZTI Solutions, LLC.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
About ZTI Solutions, LLC:
ZTI Solutions, LLC was founded in 1997 in Virginia and is classified as a small business. The company is owned and operated by its founder, Rudy Zadnik, who emphasizes moral and business excellence over increasing company profits. This results in a more customer-oriented attitude towards mission accomplishment, as opposed to growing profits or sales.Our approach to consulting and engineering centers around using only highly skilled personnel who are seasoned industry veterans. All employees hold high-level industry and vendor certifications. We offer a comprehensive set of consulting and staff augmentation services, primarily focused on networking and security consulting in the classified space.
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