Information System Security Officer

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.
Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at clearedgeit.com/benefits, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution, health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.
Your Mission
In this role, you will work in a proactive, fast-paced environment supporting critical missions by ensuring the security and compliance of information systems. You will propose, implement, and maintain system security policies, standards, and methodologies while coordinating security documentation for hardware, software, firmware, and network devices. Your expertise will be essential in assessing configuration changes, managing system security plans, and administering authentication mechanisms to maintain a secure and accredited system environment.

You Will Excel in This Role If You Are:

• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying security risks and compliance issues.
• Experienced in implementing and maintaining security standards for critical systems.
• Skilled at coordinating and documenting security information across multiple platforms.
• Effective at assessing and mitigating the impact of configuration changes.
• Proficient in managing system security plans and accreditation documentation.
• Capable of administering authentication and access control mechanisms.

A Day in the Life:

• Develop, update, and manage system security plans to ensure compliance.
• Assess the impact of configuration changes on system security posture.
• Implement security policies and methodologies to maintain system integrity.
• Ensure information systems meet security, compliance, and certification requirements.
• Administer identification and authentication mechanisms for secure access.
• Document security-relevant information for hardware, software, firmware, and network devices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain accreditation and security standards.

Must Have:

• TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• 10+ years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Experience in at least two of the following areas: security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and encryption techniques/tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or four additional years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• DoD 8570 compliance with Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level I or higher.

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) IAM roles.
• CWIP Level IAT 1 & IAM 2 certification.
• Strong knowledge of IA policies, procedures, and workforce structure.
• Experience implementing and maintaining security for network environments (NE).

About us: We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.  
ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets! 
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.