Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Description

 As the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will be part of an important DoD program that has a direct impact on our nation's Warfighter. Your expertise in your field will be utilized and highly respected. Due to the classified nature of this work, this position is not eligible for remote or telework based at NAS Point Mugu, CA. 

 What You'll Do: 

• Developing RMF security documentation.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of security controls to protect information systems throughout the environment.
• Leading and conducting compliance and vulnerability reviews of operating systems.
• Documenting the state of compliance with security requirements.
• Conducting risk assessments and investigations, executing appropriate risk mitigations, and overseeing incident response activities.
• Advising Government Managers and stakeholders on CS compliance requirements.
• Communicating directly with executive leadership and providing security representation and guidance in senior leadership meetings.
• Performing security analyses of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities, and internal interfaces.
• Developing and maintaining Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
• Acting as a liaison to ensure that CS requirements are engineered into information technology solutions at the beginning of a task or project.

Requirements

Who You Are:

• You have a bachelor's degree in a STEM area of study.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of related experience (additional experience may be required in the absence of a bachelor's degree).
• You are DoD 8570.01 compliant at the IAM III level (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO certified).
• You have a strong RMF CS background with a focus on implementing NIST, CNSSI 1253, and JSIG guidance.
• You have In-depth knowledge of the steps involved in implementing tasks required to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• You have experience working with System and Network Administrators, and assisting System Engineers (infrastructure and application) with defining and implementing CS and information system security requirements.
• You have the ability to develop executive-level briefings and author white papers as a result of product research.

The following characteristics also describe you: 

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You have professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills are impressive, allowing you to effectively manage competing priorities.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Information:

The estimated salary range for this position will be $145,000 - $165,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. This range is given as an estimate and may vary based on contractual constraints. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees. 

Who we are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different.

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned
• Thriving employee culture
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K match
• Tuition reimbursement

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.