Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Engineer Info Assurance 3) - 28730

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 95,626 - 135,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Nellis Air Force Base. The role involves providing cybersecurity oversight and support within the Global Security team. Candidates should have significant experience in relevant fields, especially around RMF processes, security documentation, and technical analysis.

This senior position offers a salary range from approximately $95,626 to $135,012. The position includes competitive benefits and requires a top-secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; or 3 years with Master's.
• Strong understanding of RMF processes and compliance requirements.
• Experience with STIGs, vulnerability scanning, and logging tools.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review RMF artifacts for systems to obtain ATO.
• Evaluate security controls for high-fidelity simulation systems.
• Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes for compliance.

Skills

Cybersecurity compliance

Networking security architecture

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree may substitute for experience

Tools

DISA ACAS

LogRhythm

McAfee HBSS

Trellix

Job description

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Engineer Info Assurance 3) - 28730

Requisition Number: 28730

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $95,626.00 - $135,012.80

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Level of Experience: Senior

This role is housed within Global Security (GS) at HII Mission Technologies, supporting the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center – Nellis (JITTC‑N) at Nellis AFB. You will provide cybersecurity oversight, RMF documentation, system security engineering support, and continuous monitoring for advanced modeling and simulation (M&S) systems, including the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Virtual Air Training System (VATS), and other high‑end virtual training architectures supporting USAFWC/ACC mission sets.

You will work onsite as part of a team delivering Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capabilities across a broad range of simulator and distributed training activities, ensuring secure operation of cutting‑edge simulation environments used to train, test, and prepare warfighters.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and update RMF artifacts required to obtain and maintain ATO for emerging systems, including advanced M&S environments such as JSE and VATS.
• Support cybersecurity compliance and continuous monitoring for virtual training systems, distributed simulation environments, and related mission systems.
• Evaluate and document security controls for systems supporting high‑fidelity simulation, virtual air training, and distributed mission operations.
• Assist in securing network architectures and system configurations used in environments such as VATS, JSE, and other USAFWC/ACC training systems.
• Maintain configuration records for workstations, servers, routers, firewalls, switches, and simulation‑related infrastructure.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to engineering and M&S teams developing or modifying virtual training systems.
• Lead Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and support ongoing RMF compliance activities.
• Report cybersecurity incidents to the ISSM through formal reports and briefings.
• Support implementation and enforcement of information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Conduct technical analysis, troubleshooting, and coordination with customers, vendors, and internal teams as required.
• Provide technical training and product briefings to customers and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience with Bachelors in a related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters; 0 years with PhD or Juris Doctorate; or High School Diploma with 9 years relevant experience.
• Experience using DISA ACAS, ESS, ePO, and Trellix.
• Experience with STIGs, SCAP, SCC, RMF Bodies of Evidence, JSIG, vulnerability scanning, logging tools, LogRhythm, ACAS/NESSUS, and McAfee HBSS.
• Strong understanding of RMF processes and cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Credentials

• Compliance with DoD Cyber IT/CSWF Program requirements (DoD 8140.03M, SECNAV M‑5239.2).
• Must have held an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and relevant SAP/SAR access.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology; an advanced degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of RMF, JSIG, and RMF Bodies of Evidence.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity for M&S systems such as VATS, JSE, DMO, or other virtual training environments.
• Experience in cybersecurity, network security architecture, system hardening, auditing/compliance, or systems security engineering.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance under NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs, and NIST publications.

Benefits

The position includes competitive benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage; employee assistance programs; 401(k) savings plan; financial planning tools; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply

To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, email [e-mail] or call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.