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Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

ASEC, Ridgecrest, California, United States, 93555

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: NAWS China Lake, CA

Security Clearance Requirement: Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No - 100% On-Site

As the

Information System Security Officer , you will provide support to our government customer supporting a critical DoD program. The candidate will provide support for proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards, and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).

Responsibilities

Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies.

Conducting vulnerability assessments using automated benchmarks and tools such as ACAS, DISA STIGs, and SCAP Compliance Checker.

Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with DISA approved STIGs.

Performing security control continuous monitoring, reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.

Identifying Common Criteria and NIAP certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).

Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.

Providing guidance of cross-functional cybersecurity efforts ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones.

Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles.

Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.

Position may require flexibility in working hours.

Requirements

Educational: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Engineering, or a related technical area preferred. Without a bachelor’s degree, 10 years of experience as an ISSO will be required.

At least 5 years of experience in IA/CS, RMF DODI 8510.01, security controls under CNSSI 1253 and NIST SP 800-53, and JSIG.

Experience performing vulnerability assessments using ACAS, DISA STIG, SCAP Compliance Checker, and incorporating automated benchmarks.

Experience implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration per DISA approved STIGs.

Experience performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.

Experience identifying Common Criteria and NIAP certified technologies and the DISA APL.

Knowledge of ICD 705, DoD 5205.07, DOD 5205.07-M Volumes 1-4, SAP Policy, and JSIG.

Certification Requirements

Candidates must hold a current IAM-II certification such as CompTIA CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP as defined by DoD 8570.01-M.

Equally Important

Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.

Professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Proactive approach and ability to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.

Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Organizational skills allow managing competing priorities.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $145,000 annually, based on experience and skillset.

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 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, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!

Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)

401K match

Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)

Veteran friendly

Thriving employee culture

Employee discount program

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, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), 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.

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