Junior ISSO

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Contract-To-Hire position – Junior ISSO / Hanscom AFB MA – (JOB-22408). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description:

100% on site Bedford, MA

We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the daily cybersecurity and information assurance operations for our customer organization. In this role, you will act as the frontline coordinator for system security, ensuring that assigned information systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with established Air Force, DoD, and federal cybersecurity directives.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily System Monitoring & Auditing: Conduct regular security audits, review system logs, and analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, or policy deviations.

• RMF Support & Documentation: Assist in compiling and maintaining Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts, system security plans (SSPs), and Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation.

• Account & Access Management: Verify user eligibility, validate security clearances, and ensure proper “need-to-know” authorization is documented before creating or modifying system accounts.

• Vulnerability Remediation: Work closely with system administrators to track, patch, and remediate identified vulnerabilities. Maintain and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for unresolved items.

• Incident Reporting & Response: Assist with the initial triage, containment, and reporting of potential security incidents or spills in compliance with installation cybersecurity policy.

• User Training Support: Administer and track initial security briefings and annual Information Assurance (IA) refresher training to ensure all personnel are aware of their security responsibilities.

• Hardware/Software Control: Maintain hardware and software inventories for assigned systems, ensuring that only authorized and configurations-controlled assets are connected to the network.

Required Security & Certifications

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance is required (with the ability to obtain/maintain TS/SCI if needed).

• DoD 8570 Compliance: Active CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent IAT Level II certification) is required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Substitution: Direct, hands-on technical experience within a military/federal IT environment may be substituted for formal education.

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience working with cybersecurity, system administration, or information assurance practices within the DoD or a federal agency.

Core Competencies & Skills

• • Technical Foundations: Basic understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows/Linux), and vulnerability scanning tools (such as ACAS/Nessus).

  • Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with standard DoD cybersecurity instructions, STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides), and basic RMF processes.

  • Organization & Detail: Strong record-keeping abilities with a disciplined approach to executing highly detailed military processes and procedures.

  • Communication: Clear written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with system administrators, program managers, and end-users.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.

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