Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Details:

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE
Intel's Government Information Technology and Security (GITS) organization enables Intel to win United States Government business by providing secure products, solutions, and services which meet U.S. regulatory requirements. The GITS team is part of Intel's Information Security organization and supports the unique IT information Security and Compliance requirements for Intel Federal LLC, a subsidiary of Intel that delivers products and/or services to the U.S. Government (U.S.G.). As part of the GITS team, you will help us grow our secure solution suite to meet U.S. Government requirements for data safeguarding.

ROLE OVERVIEW
The Government IT and Security (GITS) organization is seeking a self-driven Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our dynamic and rapidly growing team. At GITS, every team member wears multiple hats and is valued for both deep subject matter expertise and broad adaptability across disciplines.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment-someone who's not only comfortable building secure systems, but excited about the opportunity to help shape new programs and capabilities from the ground up. We are entering a phase of rapid growth and innovation, tackling challenges we've never solved before, and doing it as a tight-knit team of like-minded professionals.

We're looking for a motivated, self-managed professional with strong knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), proven risk assessment skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for continuous learning, problem-solving, and hands-on engagement with evolving technologies. As we build and scale our team, we need someone who's comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing beyond the traditional ISSO scope-someone eager to help shape new processes, take on emerging challenges, and grow with the mission.
This position may require working onsite full-time, with limited opportunity for remote work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• RMF Lifecycle Management: Guide systems through the RMF lifecycle, including categorization, control selection, implementation support, assessment preparation, and continuous monitoring.
• Provide NIST 800-53 control implementation and verification on both Windows and Linux workstations, including the ability to apply baseline configurations, assess control effectiveness, and validate compliance through tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scans, and manual inspection.
• Implement and manage ongoing continuous monitoring, including scan analysis, auditing, and RMF documentation.
• Support information system security management and daily security operations to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide documentation and compliance
• Develop, coordinate, and maintain security documentation for ATO packages, including SSPs, SARs, and POAMs, and support assessment efforts.
• Manage and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) by tracking remediation efforts, validating closure evidence, prioritizing and communicating risk, and ensuring timely resolution of vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Technical Collaboration and Support: Collaborate with system administrators and engineers to ensure proper implementation, documentation, and verification of technical controls.
• Support change control processes by assessing and documenting security impacts of hardware, software, and configuration changes.
• Support configuration management for system software, hardware, and firmware.
• Audit and Vulnerability Management: Maintain system readiness for internal and external audits by ensuring documentation, processes, and technical safeguards align with organizational and federal standards.
• Analyze results from vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus, SCAP) and coordinate remediation efforts across teams, including tracking and verifying resolution.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING FUNCTIONS

• Support new facility and network stand-up activities, including workstation setup, system imaging, user provisioning, and general IT support.
• Collaborate with IT teams to configure and harden systems and devices, ensuring compliance with security baselines such as DISA STIGs, SCAP benchmarks, and organizational policies.
• Conduct research and recommend process improvements, including the evaluation of new tools, frameworks, and regulations, and enhancements to A and A workflows, vulnerability scanning, and reporting procedures.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25 percent.

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Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position. These qualifications ensure that applicants possess the foundational skills and experience necessary to succeed in this critical role.

• US Citizenship required.
• Active secret security clearance with ability to obtain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (TS-SCI) with polygraph.
• Possess a certification such as Security+, CISSP, CASP+, or CISM that meets DoD 8140 requirements for the ISSO/ISSM role (DCWF 722), traditionally aligned with IAT Level II / IAM Level I.
• HS Diploma with 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including support for control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• 2+ years of experience implementing and verifying NIST 800-53 security controls on Windows and Linux workstations, utilizing tools such as STIG Viewer, SCAP scanners, and manual validation techniques to ensure compliance.
• 2+ years of experience maintaining security documentation including SSP's, SAR's, POAM's.
• 2+ years of experience using industry-standard security tools for audit reduction, vulnerability management, and malware detection.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (TS-SCI) with polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related field with 2 years of experience.

Experience in the following:

• Cloud security principles and experience working with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) in environments requiring compliance with federal or DoD security standards.
• Linux operating systems, with the ability to understand system configurations, apply security baselines, and support audit and compliance efforts across Linux environments.
• Security auditing requirements for network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and firewalls, with the ability to review configurations, verify access controls, identify overly permissive rules or default settings, and ensure proper logging, segmentation, and firmware patching are in place.
• Administration with information systems including Microsoft Windows, Linux, network infrastructure, firewalls, and virtual/cloud environments, with the ability to support secure configurations and operations.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, with a desire to deepen knowledge in cybersecurity, information assurance, leadership, and related job roles.

Job Type:
Experienced Hire

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:
US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:
US, California, Santa Clara, US, Virginia, Fairfax

Business group:
Intel's Information Technology Group (IT) designs, deploys and supports the information technology architecture and hardware/software applications for Intel. This includes the LAN, WAN, telephony, data centers, client PCs, backup and restore, and enterprise applications. IT is also responsible for e-Commerce development, data hosting and delivery of Web content and services.

Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
Position of Trust
N/A

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

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Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$123,130.00-$173,830.00

S alary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role
This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.