AT&T
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO2) (Government)
Columbia, Maryland
No sponsorship$98k-$176kDetected 24 days ago
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role100
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation
Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 200 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.
Green-card follow-through: 82%
Of 141 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 25 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 484 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.
Reported a layoff in this occupation
In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-29, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Software Developers (TX) during the preceding six months. 3 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.
Files H-1B transfers
68 transfer filings in the last year, covering 68 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.
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About the role
- AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government.
- RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user.
- This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.
Responsibilities
- Execute consistent and compliant Risk Management Framework procedures in support of information system authorization, accreditation, and reaccreditation activities.
- Maintain asset records, System Security Plans, CONOPS, POA&Ms, and other information assurance documentation in accordance with applicable ODNI and DoD policies.
- Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies.
- Provide configuration management support for security-relevant information system software, hardware, and firmware.
- Support achievement of program service-level agreements and respond to after-hours requests as needed in a 24x7 mission environment.
- The ISSO will help ensure information systems remain secure, compliant, accredited, and operationally ready in support of classified mission requirements.
- This role requires a security professional with strong Risk Management Framework experience, a disciplined approach to documentation and compliance, and the ability to collaborate with ISSMs, mission stakeholders, technical teams, and program leadership to identify risk, strengthen controls, and support successful program execution.
Requirements
- Ten or more years of experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
- DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level I is required.
- Experience with at least one of the following areas: current security tools, hardware or software security implementation, communication protocols, or encryption techniques and tools.
- Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, compliance monitoring, and information systems security technologies.
- Experience supporting RMF activities, SSP maintenance, POA&M management, accreditation activities, and security documentation for classified systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across security, technical, mission, and leadership stakeholders.
- Experience supporting federal or Department of Defense programs in a classified environment.
- Familiarity with ODNI and DoD security policies, authorization processes, and compliance expectations.
- Experience partnering with ISSMs, system administrators, engineers, and mission stakeholders to resolve security findings and improve system posture.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate documentation, and operate with urgency in a mission-critical environment.
Compensation
- Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays) *Pro-rated when working less than 40 hrs/wk.
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected · Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Supplemental benefit programs:
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
Equal opportunity
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Visa & Work Authorization
- expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal
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