EA ISSO/ SCA Support

Amentum; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an ISSO/SCA Support to join the JETSII contract and perform Information System Security Officer duties in line with RISCS and NASA IT Security Handbooks. The role includes serving as the security point for division labs, coordinating POA&Ms, and ensuring timely remediation of findings.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Information ISOs and offices to maintain compliance, manage contingencies, and support data calls while contributing to ongoing security improvements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification and 10 years of experience.
• Candidate will perform ISSO functions per RISCS Operation Guide and NASA IT Security Handbooks.
• Ability to coordinate security activities across divisions and labs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the IT security point on the division’s CCB or similar approver flow.
• Create, coordinate, implement, review, and close POA&Ms by due date.
• Address SAR findings through remediation or risk acceptance.
• Coordinate maintenance of contingency plans and train self-testing.
• Participate in IT Security Incident handling and SOC coordination.
• Maintain RISCS system and communicate IT security status to ISOs.

Skills

ISSO duties

IT security

Security incident response

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RISCS System

POA&M Tracking

SAR remediation

Job description

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.

We have an exciting opportunity for a EA ISSO/ SCA Support to join the JETSII Contract!

The selected candidate for this role will perform Information System Security Officer (ISSO) functions and duties as called out in the RISCS Operation Guide and all the NASA IT Security Handbooks.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) performing the following:

• Serve as the IT security person on the division’s Computer Labs Configuration Control Board or participate in the CCB-like approval flow where applicable
• Create, coordinate/ensure implementation, regularly review, update, and close (by the assigned date) all Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms)Monitor scheduled deliverables against established plans
• Ensure findings in the SAR are addressed and closed through remediation or risk acceptance
• Security coordinator for all labs, and all IT equipment in the Division
• Review all IT Security documentation and update as required
• Coordinate the maintenance of contingency plans, and initiate contingency plan self-testing and training
• IT Security Incident participation/coordination, including for lost/missing/stolen items
• Initiate Division SOC incident tickets where appropriate
• Ensure the Asset Inventory Management system is kept accurate and complete
• Perform/participate in Security Impact Analyses as necessary, including ad hoc assessments for IT procurements
• Update and maintain the RISCS system for the organizations’ systems. Maintain frequent communication with the appropriate Information ISOs and offices/divisions to ensure awareness of all IT Security related activities and issues
• Support all OCSO data and information requests in a timely and thorough manner. Including fully participating in weekly ISSO tag-ups.
• Achieve ATO for Divisions
• Apprise ISOs regarding IT Security issues and Division status
• Communicate IT Security Incidents, including SOC incidents, immediately to Division ISOs
• Communicate to Division users any planned or unplanned IT outages due to IT Security activities, IT Security policy additions or changes, or required IT Security related user actions
• Generate ISAs as required
• Identify and resolve Antiquated IT Systems (AIS)
• Coordinate remediation of scanned vulnerabilities
• Coordinate security assessments to include in-briefs, tours, interviews, system testing, and out-briefs
• Support Agency, Center, and Directorate data calls and actions
• Perform other duties as required

Requisition Qualifications:

_This position has been posted at multiple levels.Depending on the candidate’s experince, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised._

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in a related area and normally possess 10 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Why Join Our Team?

In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also ave:

• Excellent personal and professional career growth
• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable
• Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
• Much, much more!

For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.
• Must be acomplite a U.S. government background investigation.
• Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

Essential Functions

Work Environment

Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.

Physical Requirements

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).

Equipment and Machines

Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).

Attendance

Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Other Essential Functions

Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

#JETS #JETSII

Compensation Details:

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/24/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based based on business needs.

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