Job ID: 2615280
Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US
Date Posted: 2026-08-04
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Security Administrator
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description SAIC has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Information System Security Officer (ISSO), classified as the IT Security Specialist, Level I level, supporting the security and compliance of information systems under a government contract.
Under close direction of a manager, team leader, or more experienced specialist, the incumbent will apply basic technical knowledge in the performance of system certifications/accreditations and information security-related tasks. The ideal candidate has experience with NIST and RMF frameworks, security compliance, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply basic technical knowledge in support of system certifications, accreditations, and information security tasks under close supervision of senior staff
- Assist in developing, documenting, reviewing, and maintaining RMF security documentation, including: System Security Plans (SSPs), Contingency Plans (ISCPs), Incident Response Plans (IRPs), Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), System Characterization Documents (SCDs), Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), Privacy Impact Analyses (PIAs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), Account Management Plans (AMPs), and Security Impact Analyses (SIAs)
- Create, track, and maintain POA&Ms for multiple information systems; work with stakeholders and ISSMs to ensure accurate documentation, remediation, and communication throughout the POA&M lifecycle
- Assist in conducting risk analysis of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities and threats; recommend mitigation actions
- Assist in conducting vulnerability scanning of information systems; compile compliance reports based on scan findings; validate scan accuracy and identify false positive results
- Assist in the development of security contingency plans, disaster recovery procedures, and delivery of incident response training
- Gather artifacts and support Continuous Monitoring Assessments, Security Assessments, and internal/external security audits
- Provide cybersecurity guidance to project teams and stakeholders through system development, configuration, and maintenance
- Prepare and present status reports on findings, POA&M progress, and RMF activities to management and stakeholders
Qualifications Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline
- 4 years of experience may replace a completed bachelors degree
- Candidates must obtain a Public Trust Clearance prior to start date.
- Minimum of three (3) years of combined IT experience, including at least one of the following:
- a. Installing, maintaining, or managing IT network devices, physical/virtual servers, or operating system/database platforms (e.g., Linux, Windows, UNIX, Solaris, Oracle, SQL, MySQL);
- b. Supporting information systems as an Information Security or Cybersecurity professionals
The following competencies are considered critical to successful day-to-day performance in this role.
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-30, 800-37, 800-40, and 800-53, and/or other RMF frameworks
- Familiarity with common vulnerability scoring systems (e.g., CVSS) and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys)
- Ability to differentiate between software flaws and misconfiguration issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and documentation skills
The following credentials and experience are not required but will strengthen a candidate's application and contribute to immediate productivity in the role:
- One or more certifications: Security+, SSCP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, CISSP, or GSEC
- Experience with RMF system lifecycle documentation and implementation
- Experience with cybersecurity or information system tracking tools
- Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2615280
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