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About AT&T
AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.
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The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) position at AT&T's Public Sector Solutions team in Laurel, MD, requires a mid-level professional to oversee and coordinate IT security programs and policies. The ISSO will work closely with the IA team, system developers, administrators, and owners to manage changes, perform continuous monitoring, and prepare security documentation such as SSPs. Key responsibilities include serving as an initial security Approval Authority, supporting A&A duties, and utilizing tools like Splunk and Nessus for audit reduction and vulnerability scanning. The role demands expertise in Windows or Linux SA, network administration, AWS, Xacta, and LatteArt, along with a thorough understanding of IC, DoD, and NIST Security Policies. Candidates must hold relevant certifications under DoD 8570 IAM Level I or higher and have extensive experience in system administration, ISSO roles, IT service desk, CND analysis, telecommunications, and network administration.
Manage and coordinate IT security programs and policies for systems.
Assess the security impact of changes to supported systems.
Perform continuous monitoring and reporting on system security status.
Prepare and maintain Security documentation in accordance with IC policies.
Serve as initial security Approval Authority for systems supported on contract.
Support Assessment and Authorization duties to obtain and maintain ATOs.
What we're looking for
At least 2 years of experience as a System Administrator (SA), ISSO, ISSE, IT Service Desk, CND Analyst, Telecommunication Technician, or Network Admin.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Discipline or equivalent work experience.
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+, CAP, CND).
Experience managing and controlling changes to systems while assessing security impacts.
Proficiency in using tools like Splunk for audit reduction and Nessus for vulnerability scanning.
Annapolis Junction, MD66 days ago
$131,300–$237,350
DoD 8570
CISSP
Security+
Terraform
AWS
Kubernetes
Python
PostgreSQL
Git
NIST RMF
Cryptography
Linux
Windows Server
Vulnerability Assessment
Risk Management
System Security Engineering
Configuration Management
ISO 27001
Penetration Testing