SkillBridge Internship - Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

About HTX Labs

Since 2017, HTX Labs has been on a mission to accelerate the future of learning, employing immersive software training solutions and content development services for the Department of Defense to elevate the level of proficiency and preparedness of today's warfighter.

HTX Labs developed the EMPACT® Immersive Learning Platform to address a growing need to modernize training, improve safety, maximize operational efficiency, and build resilience and readiness across the defense industry.

HTX Labs is dedicated to driving learning innovation, providing the necessary digital infrastructure to empower users to easily create, deploy, measure, and sustain mission-specific, immersive training programs anytime, anywhere, on any device, with anyone, at scale.

Description

HTX is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) SkillBridge Intern with expertise in National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) frameworks to join our cybersecurity team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and leverage your skills in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Gain valuable experience in information security and cloud management.
• Support the RMF authorization process to include developing and maintaining artifacts for the IS Body of Evidence (BoE).
• Develop and maintain system security plans (SSPs), security controls, and configuration baselines.
• Collaborate with IT teams and other stakeholders to integrate security requirements into systems development processes.
• Support continuous monitoring tasks (auditing, security patching, scanning) to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Manage POA&M entries and ensuring vulnerabilities are properly tracked, mitigated, and resolved.
• Identify opportunities to enhance security posture and implement improvements.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies, threats, and best practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an ISSO supporting cybersecurity efforts through the DoD RMF process.
• IAT Level II certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements, (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)).
• 5-7 years of experience working in Information Technology (IT), demonstrating a strong proficiency in managing technology systems and solutions.
• First-hand knowledge of the following Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts: SCTM, SSP, HW/SW lists, PPSM, and POA&Ms.
• Must possess strong technical writing skills and experience.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, CMMC levels, and cloud-specific security best practices.
• Experience in answering, implementing, and maintaining security controls in line with organizational policies and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience with drafting and implementing cyber security policies for RMF compliance.
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and security configurations.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent documentation skills.
• Experience in assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience in utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of RMF to include: vulnerability scanning tools, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC).

Work Location: Remote

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Enterprise IT and Cybersecurity Manager

We’re constantly working towards making HTX Labs the best place to work, for everyone. We believe deeply that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expression is key for building the best product for our equally diverse community. We celebrate uniqueness and whatever makes you, you and encourage everyone who wants to help us transform the way the world learns, to join us on our journey. We value all types of experiences. If you don’t think you quite meet every qualification, we’d still love to hear from you. We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor work visas at this time.

htx.recruiting@htxlabs.com