The posting
Information Systems Security Officer ISSO - San Antonio, Texas
This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award
Work Location
Department of the Air Force
Air Force Research Laboratory - 711th Human Performance Wing
Tri-Service Research Laboratory, Building 3260
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX
Position Details
Number of Positions: Two full-time positions (2.0 FTEs; approximately 1,880 priced hours per FTE for the base year).
Estimated Total Compensation: $56.63 per hour.
Customer: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), 711th Human Performance Wing, Bioeffects Division.
Type of Employment: Full-time.
Working Hours: Normally Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, not to exceed 40 hours per week. After-hours support may be required for specific tasks.
Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory. Temporary alternate work locations may be assigned by the COR; general telework authorization is not specified.
Period of Performance: Base period from November 30, 2026 through November 29, 2027, with a possible extension under FAR 52.217-8.
Citizenship and Access: U.S. citizenship is required for contractor personnel requiring access to USAF bases, AFRL facilities, or Government IT networks unless a written waiver is approved by the Contracting Officer.
Security Requirements: A current Secret clearance is highly desired. A Secret clearance is required for personnel who need classified-information or IT-II access; the highest classification level is Secret.
Travel: No travel is anticipated. Any required travel would be added by separate bilateral modification.
Summary of Services
The Information Systems Security Officer will provide system-level cybersecurity and RMF support for NIPRNet, DREN, RDTE, SIPRNet, and standalone enclaves and systems supporting the Tri-Service Research Laboratory. The role performs DoD 8140 work role 721 functions and supports authorization, compliance, vulnerability management, documentation, access control, audits, training, and customer service.
Mandatory Qualifications
Must possess at least an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology or Cybersecurity.
Must have at least one year of demonstrated experience performing RMF requirements and cybersecurity services.
Must maintain a current, valid CompTIA Security+ certification.
Must meet applicable DoD Manual 8140.03 education, training, certification, and intermediate-level work-role requirements for the assigned labor category.
Must execute a nondisclosure agreement before the start of performance.
A current Secret clearance is highly desired and may be required before performing duties involving classified information, SIPRNet, or IT-II access.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform ISSO and DoD 8140 work role 721 responsibilities for assigned classified and unclassified systems and enclaves.
Implement, assess, monitor, and document security controls and assessment procedures and support ongoing system authorization and continuous monitoring.
Maintain eMASS records, ATO documentation, vulnerability findings, STIG results, remediation actions, system inventories, and supporting evidence.
Coordinate with system owners, administrators, technicians, Government leads, and other cybersecurity personnel to resolve compliance and access issues.
Provide practical cybersecurity guidance, user support, training coordination, audit preparation, inspection support, and vulnerability-remediation tracking.
Administer, coordinate, and track compliance with TSRL enterprise cybersecurity architecture, strategy, plans, policy, and Risk Management Framework requirements.
Maintain valid Authorizations to Operate, current eMASS packages, security controls, assessment procedures, plans of action and milestones, and required RMF artifacts.
Prepare and maintain system security plans, assessment reports, risk reports, topology diagrams, hardware/software inventories, standard operating procedures, and related evidence packages.
Use ACAS or other approved scanning tools to identify and assess vulnerabilities and maintain STIG checklists and documented remediation plans.
Support audits, inspections, configuration-management reviews, vulnerability assessments, cloud-security activities, and cybersecurity reporting.
Coordinate account onboarding and offboarding, DD Form 2875 workflows, workforce qualification tracking, user training, media destruction, agreements, and classified-media handling as assigned.
Provide cybersecurity consulting and customer support, participate in the AFRL Cybersecurity Working Group, prepare meeting minutes and action tracking, and brief Government and industry stakeholders.
Support cybersecurity pilot projects, Inspector General activities, documentation development, system discovery, and implementation of compliant technical solutions.
Protect classified, controlled, proprietary, and sensitive information and comply with OPSEC, security, public-release, network-access, and facility requirements.
Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules, locations, and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.
Required Candidate Submission Documents
Resume not exceeding five pages and documenting at least one year of RMF/cybersecurity experience.
Copy of qualifying associate degree or higher and current Security+ certification.
Evidence of applicable DoD 8140.03 work-role qualifications and current Secret clearance, if held.
Wet-signed Letter of Intent.
Signed nondisclosure agreement by the start of performance and any security, identity, CAC, network-access, training, or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.
About Us
Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org, call us at (210) 822-4005, or visit our careers page to join our team.
Fidelity Partners provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (EOE).



