The professionals at the National Security Agency (NSA) have one common goal: to protect our nation. The mission requires a strong offense and a steadfast defense. The offense collects, processes, and disseminates intelligence information derived from foreign signals for intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. The defense prevents adversaries from gaining access to sensitive classified national security information.Are you an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)? Do you want to be at the forefront of strengthening our National Cybersecurity posture; do you want to do work you can't do anywhere else? Do you want to help chart the course for NSA's innovative Cybersecurity and help prevent future cyber-attacks against the United States? If so, NSA is the place for you!Information System Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system (IS). ISSO responsibilities support the monitoring of NSA/CSS networks to detect and correct areas of security non-compliance, unmitigated vulnerabilities, and other risks in order to prevent insider threats and adversary activity. ISSOs follow consistent security processes and play a critical role in the Information Systems Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) Program to support the agency's need to continuously operate its information assets within an acceptable security posture and coordinate a proactive response as the threat environment formation System Security Officers perform a broad spectrum of duties and may:- perform audits, inspections, and investigations in accordance with government regulations and make appropriate recommendations for improvement- provide technical support to the security certification and accreditation process- work collaboratively with stakeholders on the risk assessment process- coordinate hardware/software/firmware modifications within the Risk Management Framework- assess the effectiveness of security solutions against present and projected threatsJob SummaryDo you want to utilize your Information Systems Security Officer expertise to help NSA strengthen the National Cybersecurity posture; apply here!QualificationsSalary Range: $49,157 - $78,167 (Entry/Developmental)*The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Entry is with a Bachelor's degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience; or an Associate's degree or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 2 years of relevant experience may be considered.Degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Information Science, Cyber Security, or related is preferred.Relevant experience must be in information systems design, development, programming, information/computer/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, system auditing, penetration testing, computer forensics, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or systems engineering (ie, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance). Experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Information Systems Security technologies, IT policies, and ability to interpret policies and directives is desired. Network and system administration may be used to meet the relevant experience requirement.Continued assignment to this work role is contingent upon compliance with NSA's Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) per NSA/CSS Policy 6-34; Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification requirements must be met within 6 months of assignment to the position. Maintaining certification status is required through continuous education training or sustainment training while serving in this work role.Salary Range: $72,750 - $113,362 (Full Performance)*The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered.Degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Information Science, Cyber Security, or related is preferred.Relevant experience must be in information systems design, development, programming, information/computer/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or systems engineering (ie, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance). Experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Information Systems Security technologies, IT policies, and ability to interpret policies and directives is desired. Network and system administration may be used to meet some, but not all, of the relevant experience requirement.Continued assignment to this work role is contingent upon compliance with NSA's Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) per NSA/CSS Policy 6-34; Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification requirements must be met within 6 months of assignment to the position. Maintaining certification status is required through continuous education training or sustainment training while serving in this work role.Salary Range: $103,690 - $159,286 (Senior)*The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree or 18 semester hours of military coursework/training in a computer-related field plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered.Degree in Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Information Science, Cyber Security, or related is preferred.Relevant experience must be in information systems design, development, programming, information/computer/cyber/network security, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, computer forensics, computer systems research, reverse engineering, and/or systems engineering (ie, requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, integration, deployment/installation, and maintenance). Experience in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Information Systems Security technologies, IT policies, and ability to interpret policies and directives is desired. Network and system administration may be used to meet some, but not all, of the relevant experience requirement.Continued assignment to this work role is contingent upon compliance with NSA's Cyberspace Workforce Improvement Program (CWIP) per NSA/CSS Policy 6-34; Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Tier 1 certification requirements must be met within 6 months of assignment to the position. Maintaining certification status is required through continuous education training or sustainment training while serving in this work role.CompetenciesThe optimal candidate is someone with strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.Specialized skills may include preventing, assessing, and/or mitigating threats to information systems and infrastructures and the information contained in or transmitted by these systems. This may encompass:- threat and vulnerability analysis- risk mitigation- certification and accreditation- Risk Management FrameworkSkills applying standards, policies, procedures and requirements for ensuring information security are also beneficial. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+ or MSIS are helpful.If you want to utilize your ISSO expertise to help NSA strengthen the National Cybersecurity posture; you need to talk to us!Pay, Benefits, & Work ScheduleOn-the job training, Internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirements between 0600 to 1800 (flexible).How to applyTo apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button located at the top right of this posting. After completing the application for the first time, or reviewing previously entered information, and clicking the 'Submit' button, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept emails from . PLEASE NOTE: US Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.Please note that you may be asked a series of questions depending on the position you apply for. Your responses will be used as part of the screening process of your application and will assist in determining your eligibility for the position. Be sure to elaborate on experiences in your resume. Failure to provide the required information or providing inaccurate information will result in your application not being considered for this position. Only those applicants who meet the qualifications for the position will be contacted to begin employment processing.Please Note: Job Posting could close earlier than the closing date due to sufficient number of applicants or position no longer available. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.DCIPS DisclaimerThe National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority.arrow_upwardBack to Top