DSS Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - DoD presso INNOVIM Defense Services

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a DSS Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). INNOVIM supports the development, implementation, sustainment, and operations of enclaves and systems that manage missile defense training, events, analysis, and operations.

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
Positions Available: 1
Position Closes: 9/30/25
Relocation Assistance: NONE

The candidate will:

• Execute all duties as outlined in the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) section 1.5.15
• Develop and maintain the necessary security authorization package artifacts on the MDA designated system for SAP program authorizations.
• Develop the necessary policies, procedures, and control evidence for selected security controls.
• Work with hardware engineers, software engineers, and test teams developing, testing, and deploying cyber tools for compliance initiatives on a new platform.
• Assess and proactively coordinate mitigation of system security threats/risks using DoD approved tools (eg. ACAS, Prisma, Trelix etc.).
• Lead efforts for security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities of MDSEA systems.
• Gather data and prepare documentation in support of U.S. Government Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts to obtain new Cyber Security Authorization to Operate (ATO) certification.
• Be responsible for managing the records for an assigned enclave.
• Monitor baseline systems to ensure operation, function and cyber posture meets mission requirements.
• Review and analyze appropriate system logs for performance and behavior anomalies, determine trends, and develop proactive corrective actions.
• Coordinate actions and efforts as needed with appropriate team members, internal and external teams, customers, stakeholders and leaders to effectively execute tasks, solve problems and develop solutions with minimal to no mission impact.
• Understand security vulnerabilities in various SW and HW platforms and be able to recommend mitigations.
• Maintain a high degree of proficiency in cyber applications to accomplish tasks.
• Complete other cyber duties as assigned

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal teaming soft skills
• Be able to prioritize and perform in a highly complex (technical and organizational) environment.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 8, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
  • May be reduced with the completion of advanced education
• Must have 4, or more, years of directly related experience
• Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
• Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+)
• Must have experience with NIST SP 800-53 and other NIST and DoD Cybersecurity polices.
• Must have experience with Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Must have experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation and authorization (A&A) processes and standard body of evidence (BoE) package development.
• Must have experience providing technical briefings to executive level personnel.
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience with defining Cyber architecture, then engineering and implementing that architecture.
• Be familiar with the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Be familiar with Project Management principles.
• Have experience with agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes.
• Be able to conduct research and develop white papers on security and other applicable topics as needed
• Have knowledge in using container scanning vulnerability tools (such as JFrog Xray, Prisma).
• Have experience with Cyber compliance tools such as ACAS, Trelix, Prisma and Elastic.
• Have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM Level II certifications (ex: CISSP, CISM, CCISO).

This position is expected to pay $140,000 - $170,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.