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Information System Security Officer
Job ID: 2613157
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Date Posted: Jun 1, 2026
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Security Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Remote
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Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for our team to support a government customer.
This position is remote, but the candidate must be local to the DC area (within 50 miles) and will be expected to come in at least once every 2 weeks in the future.
Responsibilities:
Provides objective advice and specialized skills in order to create value, maximize growth or improve performance, resiliency and protection against cybersecurity related threats, vulnerabilities, and other cybersecurity related remediation activities.
Participates in consulting projects that deliver customer focused results aligned with strategic goals of the Client.
Facilitates review and analysis of strategic issues and advises regarding implementation of strategy.
May assist in conducting education classes. May provide support in the following areas: guidance to resolving issues, analysis of trends and issues, development of procedures and processes, oversight of technical implementation and execution of strategic plans.
Applies specialized knowledge of sensitive system Cybersecurity requirements and Privacy Act requirements.
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with NIST's Risk Management Framework and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS, and NIST guidelines.
Applies knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred.
Applies knowledge and experience with standard IA concepts, practices, and procedures. Working independently to solve problems quickly and completely.
Applies specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria is required:
Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis.
Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN].)
Information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies.
Application security, database security, and network security.
Possess ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment.
Possess good oral and written communication skills.
Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders to arrive at the best solution.
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Certification: Must possesses at least one of the following professional security certifications : CISSP, CASP, CISA, CISM, CEH, SSCP, GISP, GSLC.
Education: Must have a Bachelor''s Degree and 5 years of experience.
Experience: *For equivalency, 1 year of experience equals 1 year of education.
Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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