Information Systems Security Officer

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Officer role is onsite in Jessup, MD. Compensation is not specified. The position supports ClearEdge’s mission-focused work delivering solutions for government and industry customers, including critical operations. The officer maintains the security posture of information systems by coordinating security programs, managing configuration, and supporting compliance for classified information. The role contributes to secure system operations through risk assessment, documentation, access controls, and support for certification and accreditation processes.

What you'll do

• Plan and coordinate IT security programs and policies
• manage system changes and assess security impacts
• support certification and accreditation under ODNI and DoD policies
• maintain operational security and daily security operations
• evaluate solutions for classified information processing
• administer user identification and authentication
• maintain infrastructure records
• provide configuration management for security-relevant systems
• support senior ISSOs and maintain security documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security officer

isso

cybersecurity

classified systems

dod

nist 800-53

nist 800-171

cmmc

jessup md

clearedge

ts/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $10,000 annual training and education benefit
• 10% 401(k) contribution fully vested on day one
• annual health and technology allowances
• access to a technology lab.

Why this role

Requires a BS in Computer Science or related technical field, 10 years of ISSO experience, DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher, NIST 800-53 and 800-171 experience, CMMC experience, and active/current TS/SCI Polygraph clearance or ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

About the employer

ClearEdge is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.