Senior Information Systems Security Officer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Information Systems Security Officer with Top Secret SCI Clearance at AMERICAN SYSTEMS. Managing information security posture and compliance for LAN Integration Team at Peterson AFB.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,800 - $161,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Develop physical or logical topologies for a system, assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Ensure 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 duties
Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include providing security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
Conduct continuous monitoring activities for authorization boundaries under your preview
Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with all RMF efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Active TS/SCI Clearance and be SAP eligible, JSIG Experience
5-7 years of experience – Prior in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
IAM Level III certification (e.g. CISSP or CISSM)
Possess extensive experience and is responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system
Must be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration
Strong understanding of network security principles and practices
Experience solving technical problems quickly and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality
Experience with NIST SP 800 series and DoDI/D 8500 series

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber securitysystem administrationnetwork administrationsecurity authorization packagesecurity impact analysiscontinuous monitoringvulnerability assessmentconfiguration managementaudit record documentationsecurity safeguards reporting

Soft Skills

detail-orientedproblem-solvingindependent workteam collaborationcommitment to accuracycommunicationorganizational skillstraining participationsecurity coordinationreview and documentation

Certifications

IAM Level IIICISSPCISSMTS/SCI ClearanceSAP eligibility