Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Akima; Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to protect critical information and manage security operations. The ideal candidate must have 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity and a relevant degree, alongside certifications like CISSP. Responsibilities include developing security measures, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing system security practices.

This full-time position is on-site in Petaluma, California, offering a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $180,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required.
• 8+ years’ experience in a cybersecurity role.
• Must possess a relevant certification like CISSP or CASP.

Responsibilities

• Develops and analyzes security measures for critical information.
• Monitors user access logs and provides reports.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations.
• Manages operational security for assigned systems.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

Cybersecurity experience

NIST compliance

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in related field

10+ years experience in IT security

Tools

Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and analyzes security measures to protect critical information from counter-threats and possible attacks.
• Protects sensitive information by ensuring required software is functioning and being used correctly.
• Researches new methods to improve digital security and eliminate vulnerabilities.
• Monitors and reviews user access logs and provides user usage reports to management.
• Audits operations to ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Evaluates and recommends the installation, modification and replacement of hardware or software components. Performs work with a high degree of latitude. Handles the most complex issues. May act as a lead.
• Responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for each assigned information system.
• The ISSO is responsible for the day-to-day implementation, oversight, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each product under the ISSO's purview in accordance with USCG and federal policies and guidelines.
• ISSO duties and responsibilities fall into five main areas: security operations and management (including access control and other policy implementation), security planning/documentation (i.e. SSP, ATO, etc.), security monitoring and evaluation (including audit, assessment, and risk management), security awareness and training, and security incident reporting and response management (i.e., POA&Ms, etc.).

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is required for consideration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or related discipline. Education substitution requires 10+ years’ experience supporting IT systems information and system security operations.
• 8+ years’ experience as an ISSO, information security, or cybersecurity role supporting unclassified and/or classified systems responsible for the cybersecurity of IT networks, systems, and applications.
• Experience implementing NIST and/or DoD cybersecurity policy and guidelines.
• Experience completing the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for Government systems.
• Experience using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS), which is the DoD web-based system for cybersecurity management and system Accreditation.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability scans, planning risk mitigations, and coordinating/tracking the implementation of vulnerability solutions.
• Must possess and maintain at least one of the following certifications:
  • International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC²), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) [SANS] Information Security Professional (GISP), or the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 IAM Level III proficiency.

Job ID

2026-23956

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

145,000 - 180,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.