Information Safety Security Officer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

An active or recently active DOE “Q” Clearance is required

Position Overview:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring that all information systems under their authority maintain compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including DOE directives, NIST standards, and site-specific cybersecurity policies. The ISSO supports system owners, cybersecurity program managers, and technical teams by implementing and monitoring security controls, maintaining accreditation documentation, and ensuring continuous readiness for audits and assessments.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of cybersecurity controls, familiarity with federal risk management frameworks, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering, IT, and operational teams in a high-security environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement and maintain system security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, DOE Order 205.1C, and applicable federal risk management frameworks (RMF).

- Develop, update, and manage Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

- Monitor system security posture and support continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and configuration management activities.

- Ensure systems comply with applicable cybersecurity requirements, including patching, account management, access control, and audit logging.

- Serve as the cybersecurity point of contact for assigned systems throughout all phases of development, deployment, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning.

- Support system owners with risk assessments, configuration decisions, and system authorization activities.

- Review and evaluate technical implementations to ensure they meet security requirements for classified and/or unclassified systems.

- Support internal and external cybersecurity audits, inspections, and DOE assessments.

- Track and report cybersecurity risks, incidents, deviations, and system vulnerabilities to the Cybersecurity Program Manager or ISSM.

- Monitor assigned systems for indicators of compromise and security anomalies.

- Coordinate with cybersecurity operations teams to investigate and document security incidents.

- Ensure logging, monitoring, and alerting tools are implemented and functioning as required.

- Support contingency planning, testing, and system recovery efforts.

- Provide security requirements guidance to system owners, developers, engineers, and end users.

- Promote a culture of cybersecurity vigilance and compliance across project teams.

- Collaborate with DOE, NNSA, contractors, vendors, and internal cybersecurity teams to resolve compliance issues and improve security posture.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

- Understanding of network security, system architecture, identity/access management, and security control implementation.

- Experience applying NIST, FISMA, RMF, or DOE cybersecurity policies in an operational environment.

- Experience working in DOE, NNSA, or other federal cybersecurity environments.

- Experience with classified system security, enclave management, or secure computing facilities.

- Professional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CAP, CCSP, CEH, or similar.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.

- Excellent writing and documentation skills, particularly for technical and compliance materials.

- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.

- United States Citizenship is required

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers