Cybersecurity ISSO for Naval Systems

American Systems; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an information security professional to serve as the ISSO for multiple tactical information systems at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport. You will oversee security operations, enforce policies, and guide cybersecurity compliance while coordinating with the ISSM on development and testing.

The role requires hands-on security management, asset inventory oversight, SOP development, and timely remediation of vulnerabilities, with training and documentation as ongoing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supporting security and IT systems.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Proficient with firewall administration, IDS, anti-virus, and encryption.
• Strong information security knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience briefing executives and IPT leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program ISSO for tactical information systems and data enclaves.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations and enforce policies.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to maintain cyber compliance.
• Interface between program and ISSM to support development/testing.
• Manage inventory of enclave assets for software compatibility.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and cybersecurity artifacts.
• Enforce change management and document/test proposed changes.
• Ensure operations stay in compliance with Authority to Operate.
• Perform system and network self-inspections.
• Coordinate security reviews for test plans.
• Remediate vulnerabilities with system administrators.
• Ensure users are trained, have access requests, and documentation.

Skills

Firewall admin

Intrusion detection

Anti-virus software

Data encryption

Info security principles

Security compliance

Regulatory requirements

Analytical skills

Executive briefing

Education

Active DoD IAM Level II certification

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an information security professional to serve as the ISSO for multiple tactical information systems at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Newport. You will oversee security operations, enforce policies, and guide cybersecurity compliance while coordinating with the ISSM on development and testing.

The role requires hands-on security management, asset inventory oversight, SOP development, and timely remediation of vulnerabilities, with training and documentation as ongoing