Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general direction, this role carries out all phases of information systems/networks security program that involves access to computers and computerized data enabling company to meet contractual requirements for networks security.
• Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
• Develop, update, and manage Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages. Navigate and maintain system records within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Execute continuous monitoring strategies. Review audit logs, analyze vulnerability scans, and verify system configuration baselines remain intact.
• Implement, enforce, and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Apply and verify Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
• Utilize the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to scan for, identify, and coordinate the remediation of system vulnerabilities.
• Identify, report, and track cybersecurity incidents and data spills in accordance with USAF and DoW incident response directives.
• Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), continuous tracking of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and system-specific operating procedures.
• Deep understanding of the NIST RMF lifecycle, DoDI 8510.01, and USAF-specific guidance (e.g., AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework for Air Force Information Technology).