Information Systems Security Officer 1
$110,000–$160,000 year
On-site · Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
ISSO1 position at Columbia Technology Partners supporting implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across government and commercial environments. Assists senior cybersecurity personnel with day-to-day security operations, documentation, and compliance activities aligned with federal security frameworks (NIST RMF). Works with ISSMs/ISOs/system owners to maintain security posture, support authorizations, and ensure adherence to security policies. Core duties include executing information assurance activities, implementing security policies and standards, monitoring and reporting on security posture, developing security documentation (SSPs, risk assessments, authorization artifacts), assisting with vulnerability assessments and remediation, monitoring audit logs, coordinating incident response, tracking configuration changes, and managing user access and system authorization. Collaboration with government and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with security requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems Security
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
- Experience supporting NIST RMF or similar accreditation processes
- Familiarity with SSPs, POA&Ms, and security controls
- Knowledge of system administration concepts across Windows/Linux/network environments
- Security+ required
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE)
- Active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph
Additional Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required for all applicants
- random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
- employment contingent upon successful security background investigation and polygraph
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