Senior Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is growing, and we are looking for a full-time Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a vital role in our Corporate team. You will be responsible for assisting the Information System Security Manager in ensuring compliance for assigned classified programs. You will need to have experience working within the IC and have worked with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 requirements and NIST 800-53 controls.

The ideal candidate will need to work well within a team environment but accomplish tasks independently, have solid attention to detail, strong analytical and critical problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. 

The environments you will work in include Windows 10/11, Active Directory/Group Policy, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ubuntu Linux, VMWare vSphere / ESXi, etc. 

The position will be based out of our Herndon, VA office with potential local travel to our other sites.

What You Will Do:

• Work with the Corporate ISSM and CSO to build, architect and accredit classified information systems.
• Responsible for achieving accreditation and maintaining compliance for the Herndon program.
• Responsible for being the information security liaison between the program, customer and the security team. 
• Play a vital role in the RMF process serving as an advisor to the ISSM.
• Complete STIG checklists and POA&Ms as required. 
• Review all data transfers to information systems.
• Perform weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly audits for all assigned accredited systems. 
• Conduct Continuous Monitoring activities as required per customer requirements. 
• Responsible for creating new and maintaining existing policies. 

What You Will Need:

• 5+ years of experience working within a classified environment as an ISSO 
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related degrees or advanced professional industry certifications can be substituted
• Required to have an 8140 certification such as Security+, GCISP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+, CISM, CISSP, etc.  
• Working knowledge of tools such as Splunk, SNOW (ServiceNOW), and Talon 
• Have working knowledge of government regulations such as the DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, etc.
• Advanced understanding of security compliance matrix

What We Would Like

• Operating System certifications such as LPIC, Linux+, RHCSA, Microsoft Administrator certifications, etc. 
• Working experience in mainly Windows and some experience with Linux environment
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly

Security Clearance Required:

• Active TS/SCI with eligibility for Poly

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$160,000—$220,000 USD

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