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Information Systems Security Officer

SAIC
2 days ago
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On-site
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
$160,001 - $200,000 USD yearly
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Information Systems Security Officer

Job ID: 2618956
Location: Chantilly, VA, United States
Date Posted: Nov 13, 2026
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Systems Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide A&A and physical security support to a 24/7 Mission Operations Center. Primarily, this involves originating and authoring materials associated with the Customer A&A process for multiple projects. Candidates can also expect to perform the following duties: 

  • Provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
  • Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
  • Assist with the management of security aspects of the information system and perform day-to-day security operations of the system
  • Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
  • Assist ISSEs in performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation; provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
  • Coordinate with ISSM Staff to manage changes to system and assess the security impact of those changes
  • Prepare and review A&A BOE documentation for multiple projects
  • Support security authorization activities in compliance with customer directives
  • Heavy involvement with the supervision and implementation of customer required data transfer processes

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Must currently hold a TS/SCI and Poly clearance
  • Minimum of 9 years of ISSO or ISSE experience
  • 2 Years of writing experience, ideally technical writing
  • Bachelor’s Degree, or experience can be substituted for the degree
  • Demonstrated experience in obtaining full accreditations of projects
  • Experience with 1 or more of the following scanning tools: Rapid7, NMAP, and Nessus

Desired Qualifications:

  • CISSP
  • Security +
  • Working knowledge of cryptographic solutions for Information Systems
  • High level of expertise with Visio, Project, and Excel

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. 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 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, intelligence, and civilian 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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