Information Systems Security Officer(ISSO)

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: US-RI-Middletown

ID: 2026-4551

Category: IT / Cyber Security / Network Systems

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Serve as the program Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for several tactical information systems and data analysis enclaves at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.

• Oversee day-to-day security operations and enforce security policies among system administrators, developers, and operators.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise to guide the program toward and maintain cyber compliance.
• Act as the primary interface between the program and the Command Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to support ongoing development and testing efforts.
• Manage inventory of enclave computing assets, ensuring devices are compatible with required software and performance requirements.
• Develop and maintain program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and cybersecurity compliance artifacts.
• Enforce the program change management plan, ensuring proposed changes are documented, tested, and integrated into the applicable cybersecurity accreditation.
• Ensure system operations remain in compliance with the Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Perform system and network self-inspections.
• Provide security coordination and review for all system test plans.
• Coordinate with system administrators to ensure accurate and timely remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Ensure system users are current on