Information Systems Security Officer
On-site
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Mid Level
Senior
10+ yrs
$105k–$200kPosted 26m ago
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Job description
Belay Technologies is hiring a Information Systems Security Officer — a full-time, based in Columbia, MD role ($105k–$200k). Apply directly on Belay Technologies's careers page below.
Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer
Belay Technologies has been voted Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) Best Places to Work 2026!Belay Technologies is seeking an Information Security Officer to join our intel team. The candidate will be responsible for security architecture and systems engineering supporting ICAM projects. The ISSO will provide guidance to the team to support system accreditation (IATT and ATO).
Description:
Provides support for a program, organization, system, or enclave's information assurance
program. Provides support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies. Maintains operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed. Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system. Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information. Performs vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation. Provides configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware. Manages changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes. Prepares and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs ), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs). Supports security authorization activities in compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework (NIST RMF).
Candidates should have the following qualifications:
- TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph
- This position has been designated as requiring IAM Level 1 CWIP certification and requires one of the following baseline certifications to qualify
- CAP,CND, Cloud+, GSLC, Security+CE, HCISPP, CASP+CE, CISM, CISSP (or associate), CCISO
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
- Ten (10) years relevant work experience. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
- At least four (4) years of this experience must be as an ISSO on programs and counteracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
Candidates are required to have the following skills:
- Experience with:
- The ICD 503/NIST 800-53 certification and accreditation process
- The Risk Management Framework
- Developing and maintaining SSPs
- IAVA review and handlingInterpreting
- Security Scan results
- Interfacing with System Administrators and Software Engineers
- Task tracking systems (e.g. Jira, Redmine, )
- Understands:
- Public Key Infrastructure-based authentication
- A variety of security policies, especially within the IC
- Fundamentals of technical security risk assessment
- Understands how to perform analysis of alternatives
- Able to clearly communicate ideas and status updates to management and other stakholders
Perks and Benefits:
- 8 weeks paid leave - 4 weeks of personal leave, 3 Yay! days, take off on your birthday,11 paid holidays and optional leave up to 6 days through Belay's volunteer program
- 10% matching in 401(k) contributions vested on day one
- $5,000 annual training/tuition
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- 100% company-funded HSA
- Rich medical coverage (100% coinsurance)
- Dental coverage including orthodontia
- Up to $420,000 in life insurance, premiums 100% company funded
- Amazon Prime, gym reimbursement, monthly lunches, games and prizes
- Pet adoption program, generous referral bonus program, fun events, and more!
At Belay, we are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. Several factors influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, education, specific skills and competencies and certifications. Belay offers a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits and perks, a flexible work-life balance, and career development.
Salary Range: $105,000 to $200,000
Belay Technologies is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business located in Columbia, Maryland (Baltimore/Washington area). Belay Technologies specializes in systems automation and full stack development. Belay Technologies provides leading technology and engineering solutions to the DoD, as well as state-of-the-art commercial products. We hire software engineers, web designers, test engineers, systems engineers, systems administrators, database engineers and other tech services. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies?
The estimated salary range for Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies is $105,000 - $200,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies?
The required skills for Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies include: JIRA, CISM, CISSP.
What is the seniority level for Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies?
Information Systems Security Officer at Belay Technologies is a Mid Level / Senior level position.
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