Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Communications and Information Systems (CIS) Deputy Lead

The ISSO/CIS Deputy Lead reports to the MSTP Project Manager and receives work direction derivatives from the Communications and Information Systems Lead.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide Cyber Security technical and management support to MSTP, ensuring compliance with the RMF, NIST, DoD and Marine Corps standards to establish or sustain ATOs.

• Deliver cybersecurity and IA training, guidance, and reporting for MSTP personnel; monitor and report compliance with MCCOG/MCEN Operational Directives (OPDRs).

• Maintain POA&Ms, ensuring timely remediation of client, server, and network vulnerabilities through automated scanning tools and manual compliance checks.

• Implement IAVAs, OPDIRs, DISA STIGs, patches, and industry best practices to maintain cybersecurity compliance across BSC/CAST information, C2, and simulation systems.

• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot HBSS client/server policies for compliance and support SIEM deployment for monitoring and reporting.

• Draft and submit cybersecurity incident/violation reports and verify personnel certification compliance (DoD 8570/8140, SECNAV M5239.2, ECSM 024).

• Maintain DIACAP/RMF A&A documentation, ensure accurate MCCAST submissions, and preserve historical security records.

• Support CIS Lead with daily operations, IT services for MAGTF exercises, and the development/maintenance of security, governance, and system documentation.

• Assist in producing briefs, reports, AARs, and configuration management materials, and contribute to IT/C2 policies, SOPs, and TTPs.

• Oversee equipment issue/recovery, inventory accuracy, purchasing documentation, ticket management, and budget tracking.

• Monitor MCEN reporting requirements, compile data, and draft responses to HQMC C4 data calls (OpDirs, CTOs, ETSM2).

• Represent MSTP CIS in meetings and working groups, support event reviews and walkthroughs, and serve as acting CIS Lead when required.

EDUCATION

• IAT Level II: Baseline Certification ‐ IAW DoD 8140.01 or higher required – Current DoD approved IA baseline certification (CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP).

• Must possess and maintain training and certifications sufficient to be granted privileged access to Marine Corps information technology (IT) and information systems (IS) and be able to obtain a Marine Corps Compliance and Authorization Support Tool (MCCAST).

EXPERIENCE

• At least three years of experience in IT, which should include successful experience as an enterprise team member or lead.

• Recent hands-on experience within Marine Corps or DoD agencies in CIS engineering, architecture design, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise datacenters, systems, sites and services, and infrastructure projects.

• Well-versed in USMC eMASS and DoD cyber security compliancy, instructions, policies and regulations.

• MEF level operational military experience in communications with prior experience as senior 0679, 0699 or equivalent.

CORE SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and SharePoint.

• Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Able to design and write clear communications and present training programs.

• Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, prioritization, interpersonal skills, and able to instinctively adapt, plan, inform and influence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to sit for extended periods of time and maintain focus

• Daily travel in local area during work day (including use of personal vehicle)

• Be able to work an unstable schedule, to include holidays and weekends.

SPECIAL POSITION NOTATIONS

• CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required for up to three weeks at a time (or longer).

• Qualification as an authorized company driver is required. All authorized company drivers must have a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to the company's auto insurance provider.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• A Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance is required.