Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) I

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Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) I

Company Name:	General Dynamics IT
Location:	Savannah, GA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	06/04/2026
Expire Date:	07/04/2026
Job Categories:	Engineering, Information Technology

Job Description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) I
The ISSO is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the ISSM and ISO. The position shall have the detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of an information system and, in many organizations, is assigned responsibility for the day-to-day security operations of a system. This also will include physical and environmental protection, personnel security, incident handling, and security training and awareness. It will be required to work in close coordination with the ISSM and ISO in monitoring the information system(s) and its environment of operation to include developing and updating the authorization documentation, implementing configuration management across authorization boundaries. This will include assessing the security impact of those changes and making recommendation to the ISSM. The position will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities Performance shall include:Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilitiesPrepare, review, and update authorization packagesEnsure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and mediaNotify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization packageCoordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the changeMonitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctlyEnsure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individualsEnsure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned dutiesExecute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plansIdentify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for themPrepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systemsPerform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customersExperience:1+ years related experienceSAP experience desiredPrior performance in roles such as System or Network AdministratorEducation:Bachelors degree OR Associates degree in a related area + 2 years experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)Certifications:IAT Level I or IAM Level I (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)Security Clearance:TS/SCI requiredMust be able to Attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph #AirforceSAPOpportunities #ISSO

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