Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

DCS Corporation; California; On-site; USD 71,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense systems is seeking an on-site Information System Security Officer to support F-35 customers in California. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with IA requirements, perform security assessments, and manage protective measures. This role requires U.S. citizenship, a degree, and relevant certifications. With a focus on critical security infrastructure, the position presents opportunities for mentorship and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or four years with Master's.
• DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, and CCNA-Security).
• Ability to acquire and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with security requirements and IT policies.
• Participate in information security risk assessments.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and U.S. Navy Guidance

Experience with general IA Tools

Knowledge of Risk Management Framework

Education

Bachelors degree

Masters degree

High school diploma with 13 years of experience

Job description

Salary Range: $71,307 - $115,000

Provide on-site Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and/or Information Assurance Officer (IAO) support to our F-35 customer.

Essential Job Functions:

Ensure proper Configuration Management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon an established approval process.

Initiate requests for temporary and permanent exception, deviations, or waivers to IA requirements.

Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate IT policies and procedures that are consistent with the organization's mission and goals.

Collect and maintain data needed to meet system IA reporting.

Define and/or implement policies and procedures to ensure protection of critical infrastructure (as appropriate).

Ensure plans of actions and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.

Ensure that IA inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the networked and stand alone.

Ensure that IA requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for that system and/or organization(s).

Evaluate and approve development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.

Evaluate cost benefit, economic, and risk analysis in decision making process.

Identify security requirements specific to an IT system in all phases of the System Life Cycle.

Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.

Participate in the acquisition process as necessary, following appropriate supply chain risk management practices.

Participate in the development or modification of the computer environment IA security program plans and requirements.

Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of network system(s) operations.

Provide system related input on IA security requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.

Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required.

Recommend resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain an organization.

Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when an IA incident or vulnerability is discovered.

Support necessary compliance activities (e.g., ensure system security configuration guidelines are followed, compliance monitoring occurs, etc.)

Coach and Mentor junior staff.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Bachelors degree with 5 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree plus 4 years of relevant experience. Will also consider a high school diploma plus 13 years of professional experience.

Acquire and maintain security clearance and Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and U.S. Navy Guidance.

Experience with general IA Tools.

Knowledge of Federal, DoD, and USMC Guidance (DoDD 8500.1, DoDI 8500.2), DITSCAP, DIACAP, NIACAP, NIST, and Certification Accreditation processes.

DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, and CCNA-Security).

Desired Skills:

Top Secret Clearance.

DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, and CCNA-Security).

Knowledge of Risk Management Framework.