ISSO - Cyber Defense Lead for Global SATCOM Ops

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals; Castel Volturno; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&amp

Tuition reimbursement & professional

Employee referral program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the U.S. Navy Satellite Communications Facility at Lago Patria, Italy.

The ISSO will implement, manage, and maintain the site's cybersecurity program to ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, DISA, and DCWF. The role requires coordinating with Government personnel, performing risk assessments, vulnerability management, and leading cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• DCWF qualification requirements are met.
• Minimum of 3 years within the last five as ISSO or civilian equivalent.
• Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions that identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, security planning, threat analysis, testing, and vulnerability management.
• Three to five years leading cybersecurity teams.
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain prior to start.
• US Citizenship required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for Government ISSMs and the COR.
• Oversee implementation and sustainment of the site's Cybersecurity Program.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, DISA, RMF, and DCWF cybersecurity requirements.
• Manage cybersecurity documentation, reports, audits, vulnerability remediation, and security assessments.
• Coordinate vulnerability management activities including ACAS scans, IAVA compliance, security patches, STIGs, and configuration management.
• Maintain system security plans and related documentation.
• Develop CPCON plans and cybersecurity procedures.
• Provide cybersecurity support for SATCOM, Teleport, MUOS components, and network infrastructure.
• Lead cybersecurity planning, scheduling, and supervision of daily operations.
• Support inspections, audits, and cybersecurity evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with information handling and cybersecurity directives.

Skills

DCWF compliance

ISSO experience

Risk assessments

Cybersecurity leadership

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Job description

BB&E is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support operations at the U.S. Navy Satellite Communications Facility (NAVSATCOMFAC) Lago Patria, Italy. The ISSO is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the site's cybersecurity program while ensuring compliance with DoD, Navy, DISA, and Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) requirements. The ISSO works closely with Government personnel to protect mission-critical satellite communications systems supporting worldwide military operations.

The ideal candidate will have experience with operating and maintaining satellite communications systems in Italy. Experience working on O&M contracts providing support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and experience performing O&M on Teleport Satellite Systems such as VERTEX RSI 9-meter Ku Band Commercial terminals, VERTEX RSI 16.4-meter C-band Commercial terminals, VIASAT RT-1828 UHF radios, or USC-38 NMT AEHF terminals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for Government Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
• Oversee implementation and sustainment of the site's Cybersecurity Program
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, DISA, RMF, and DCWF cybersecurity requirements
• Manage cybersecurity documentation, compliance reporting, audits, vulnerability remediation, and security assessments
• Coordinate vulnerability management activities including ACAS scans, IAVA compliance, security patches, STIG implementation, and configuration management
• Maintain system security plans, cybersecurity agreements, logs, and required documentation
• Develop and maintain CPCON (Cyber Protection Condition) plans
• Oversee cybersecurity support for SATCOM, Teleport, MUOS Legacy Gateway Components (MLGC), AC2/SLM-5650B systems, and associated network infrastructure
• Lead cybersecurity planning, scheduling, and supervision of daily cybersecurity operations
• Support inspections, Government audits, and cybersecurity evaluations
• Ensure continued compliance with all classified information handling requirements and cybersecurity directives
  
  

Requirements

• Meet current DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) qualification requirements
• Minimum three (3) years within the last five (5) years serving as an ISSO or civilian equivalent
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing cybersecurity solutions that identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats
• Experience conducting risk assessments, security planning, threat analysis, testing, and vulnerability management
• Three to five (3-5) years leading cybersecurity teams
• Ability to supervise daily cybersecurity operations and personnel
• Active Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• U.S. Citizenship required
  
  

Physical Requirements: To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
• Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
• Must be able to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
• Must be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs
  
  

Work Environment:

• Ability to stand/walk/climb/kneel/crouch and remain in a stationary position/sit at least 60% of the time
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms
• Capable of lifting up to 10 lbs
• Ability to see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Ability to understand the speech of another person, speak clearly so listeners can understand, and talk or hear both in person and by telephone
  
  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Benefits

• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Homeownership Benefits
• Pet insurance discount
• Applies only to full-time employees
  
  

BB&E is an Equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.