Junior ISSO
Required skills
- ISSO
- STIG
- COMSEC
- DoD 8570
- CompTIA Security+
- Secret Clearance
Nice to have
- DISA NIPRNet
- SIPRNet
- JWICS
Role summary
The Intermediate Security Administrator is responsible for supporting the secure operation and compliance of DISA enterprise network environments. Key duties include ISSO support, STIG implementation, cybersecurity documentation, and COMSEC activities. The role involves applying and documenting DISA STIGs, assisting with network troubleshooting and vulnerability remediation, developing COMSEC reports, and coordinating with various agencies like DISA and the NSA. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3-5 years of relevant IT/cybersecurity experience, CompTIA Security+ certification, and a Secret Clearance are required.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
- Support ISSO and cybersecurity personnel with security compliance, documentation, vulnerability remediation, and recurring cybersecurity activities.
- Apply, validate, and document DISA STIGs and secure configuration baselines.
- Assist with network troubleshooting and remediation of security findings.
- Develop and provide DISN COMSEC reports.
- Notify the Manager/Custodian of non-compliant issues and support compromise-response activities.
- Support coordination with DISA customers, COMSEC personnel, and the National Security Agency as required.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Candidates should generally possess 3–5 years of combined IT, cybersecurity, network administration, information assurance, or related technical experience. This position is considered a developing/intermediate role on the program, and candidates are not expected to be senior-level.
- IT Security, Information Assurance, cybersecurity, or RMF support.
- DISA STIG implementation, assessment, remediation, or documentation.
- Vulnerability management and security compliance activities.
- Network administration or network security fundamentals.
- COMSEC, cryptographic equipment, or key-management activities.
- Maintaining cybersecurity documentation, technical records, compliance evidence, or security-related reports.
- Supporting DoD or other regulated enterprise IT environments.
- ISSO experience is preferred. Experience supporting DISA NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, or similar DoD environments is preferred but not required.
Relevant experience may include:
Certifications
- DoD 8570 IAT Level II / 8140 Compliance Required after fully in place
- CompTIA Security+ CE
Security Clearance
Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)
Onsite at FMD, any remote work must be justified and approved before even considered. Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@cwsc.comSimilar roles
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