--- title: 'Information Security Systems Officer at TSTC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/information-security-systems-officer-tstc-ashburn-v632c1at07k3' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Information Security Systems Officer at TSTC - **Company:** TSTC - **Location:** Ashburn, VA - **Compensation:** $65k–$75k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech/adb72e90-2ef5-4e85-99f3-089719457165 ## Job description Who Are We? TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients. WHO ARE WE? Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) is an award-winning provider of full lifecycle program, investment, and security management consulting services that enable United States civilian, defense, intelligence, and law enforcement communities to streamline, effectively manage, and defend their programs and operations. What We're Looking For: TSTC is seeking a contingent hire for a full-time Information Systems Security Officer to support a new contract at Customs & Border Patrol or CBP. The ISSO will be responsible for creating, revising, documenting, and maintaining the overall security related policies, procedures, laws, and regulations with the team; as well as creating, documenting, and implementing various security plans and compliance documents to enforce Information Assurance principles with the team. The ISSO will assist with assessment, development and implementation of programs and controls set in place to preserve the integrity and security of sensitive data and information stored and processed by various network systems. The ISSO will review client/department information security systems and recommend improvements/solutions. ## Basic Qualifications - Minimum of 4+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting major federal information systems/applications. - Bachelor’s degree required - Must be proficient in Microsoft Project for planning, tracking, and reporting security tasks and remediation activities. - Experience working cross-functionally with Project Managers and Product Owners to deconflict, scope, plan, and execute continuous monitoring and security efforts. - Proven ability to effectively communicate and drive security plan changes and improvements to maintain NIST compliance. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, assess risks, and prioritize security tasks. - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey deadlines, risks, and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Knowledge with auditing security controls - Superior writing, communication, and critical analysis skills. - Skilled in MS office suite - Works independently, proactively identifies, and completes task. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams and stakeholders. Security Clearance & Where You'll Work - Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen and pass a comprehensive background check. - This position is onsite in Ashburn, VA. ## About TSTC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Total Systems Technologies Corporation (TSTC) is a woman-owned, HUBZone-certified government contractor delivering professional services in cybersecurity, data analytics, intelligence, and program management to federal agencies. - **Entity Type**: Private – Bootstrapped (no external funding disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Christine Podracky (President & CEO), Mark Podracky (COO / CRO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Federal government contracting – cybersecurity, risk management, data analytics, intelligence, program management, financial management, digital transformation - **Target customers**: U.S. Federal agencies (DHS, others) – B2G / Government - **Mission or purpose**: “Total Service – Total Commitment®” – a focus on customer value, quality, professionalism, continual improvement, and community investment. ## Products & Services TSTC offers professional services in the following areas: - **Cybersecurity & Risk Management**: Security assessments, compliance, and risk mitigation. - **Data Analytics and Visualization**: Turning data into actionable insights for decision-makers. - **Intelligence & Analysis**: Analytical support for national security and intelligence missions. - **Program & Acquisition Management**: Oversight and execution of complex government programs. - **Digital Transformation & Cloud Modernization**: Migrating legacy systems to modern cloud architectures. - **Financial Management & Internal Control**: Budgeting, accounting, and internal control services. All offerings are delivered as professional services (services-based, not proprietary software/hardware). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue described as “multi-million dollar business” (exact figure not publicly available) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (bootstrapped). Key certifications include SBA HUBZone, WOSB, ISO 9001, 14001, 20000‑1, 27001 (including cloud/privacy extensions), and CMMI‑SVC/DEV Maturity Level 3. - **Growth Signals**: Prime contractor to DHS since 2003; holds GSA MAS and OASIS+ contract vehicles; awarded “Platinum Award Winning Veteran’s Training Program”; Virginia Values Veterans certified. ## Competitive Advantages - **HUBZone & WOSB certifications** allow sole‑source contracts with federal agencies. - **Multiple ISO certifications** (quality, security, service management, privacy, environment) and **CMMI Level 3** (both services and development) demonstrate rigorous process maturity. - **Decades‑long institutional knowledge** of federal governance, policies, and working groups. - **Strong employee focus** and community involvement create high retention and expertise. ## Strategic Focus - Continual improvement of service quality and processes. - Deepening relationships with existing federal clients while leveraging HUBZone and WOSB status to win new contracts. - Expanding digital transformation and cloud modernization offerings. - Investing in employee development to maintain a highly skilled, cleared workforce. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Collaborative, supportive, and mission‑driven, with a focus on “Total Service – Total Commitment” extending to employees and communities. - **Work arrangements**: Hybrid, on‑site, and remote positions available (varies by contract/location). Locations include Washington, DC, Arlington/Reston/Springfield/Ashburn VA, Annapolis Junction MD, Colorado Springs CO. - **Benefits**: Competitive salaries, 401k with 3% match, annual and spot bonuses, flexible work arrangements, PTO plus holiday/wellness/birthday leave, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, employee assistance program, training and development, performance reviews, tuition reimbursement. - **Veteran support**: Virginia Values Veterans certified, award‑winning veteran training program, veteran employee resource group, and proactive veteran/military spouse recruiting. - **Growth**: Clear advancement paths with training and upward mobility. ## Sources 1. [jobs.lever.co/totalsystech](https://jobs.lever.co/totalsystech) – Career listings (hybrid/on-site/remote details) 2. [totalsystech.com/who-we-are](https://totalsystech.com/who-we-are) – Company history, leadership, mission, certifications 3. [totalsystech.com/join-our-team](https://totalsystech.com/join-our-team) – Benefits, work environment, veteran programs 4. [totalsystech.com/learn-about-us](https://totalsystech.com/learn-about-us) – Service areas, certifications, company overview 5. 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