Information Systems Security Officer

AV; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead RMF and ATO efforts for STARE products and FMS engagements. You will work with government stakeholders, engineers, and partners to assess risks and implement cybersecurity solutions.

The role requires DoD/Army cybersecurity expertise, a Secret clearance, and the ability to coordinate across international teams. Onsite at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent education/experience.
• 12+ years IT/cybersecurity experience; education may count toward experience.
• Experience leading RMF, ATO documentation and cybersecurity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead RMF and ATO activities, including documentation and deliverables.
• Assess system security, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate readiness and advise on ATO approval to Government stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate security assessments, testing, remediation, and milestones.
• Analyze FMS and sustainment requirements and coordinate with international partners.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise to O-ISSM, engineers, teams, and customers.
• Prepare technical docs and briefings, communicating risks to stakeholders.
• Manage priorities and coordination across PAE Fires and the STARE Product Office.

Skills

RMF management

ATO documentation

Cybersecurity compliance

Risk assessments

DoD/Army cybersecurity requirements

Stakeholder coordination

Technical documentation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

DoD RMF/ATO processes

eMASS familiarity

Job description

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

AeroVironment is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide senior-level cybersecurity support to the U.S. Army’s Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate (STARE) Product Office. This role independently leads Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authority to Operate (ATO), and cybersecurity compliance activities for assigned STARE products and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) efforts throughout the system lifecycle.

The ISSO collaborates with the Organizational Information Systems Security Manager (O-ISSM), engineers, program teams, U.S. Government stakeholders, and foreign military partners to assess risks, address complex security requirements, and recommend appropriate cybersecurity solutions. The role also coordinates international cybersecurity requirements for product delivery and sustainment.

Position Responsibilities

• Independently lead RMF and ATO activities, including cybersecurity documentation, assessments, and authorization deliverables.
• Assess system security, identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate authorization readiness and recommend ATO approval or disapproval to U.S. Government stakeholders; final authorization authority remains with the designated Government Authorizing Official.
• Interpret and apply DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Coordinate security assessments, testing, remediation, and authorization milestones.
• Analyze FMS and sustainment contract requirements and coordinate cybersecurity compliance with foreign military partners and industry stakeholders.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise and recommendations to the O-ISSM, engineers, program teams, and customers.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings, communicate risks, and explain security requirements to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Independently manage priorities, deliverables, and coordination across PAE Fires and the STARE Product Office.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• 12+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience; education may count toward experience as applicable.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing RMF, ATO documentation, cybersecurity compliance, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements and experience supporting defense programs.
• U.S. citizenship and existing DoD and NATO Secret clearances required.
• DoDI 8570 IAM Level I certification, such as Security+ CE, CAP, CND, or another applicable certification.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight.
• Valid U.S. passport required for foreign travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Warfighting Acquisition University training or experience in International Acquisition/Security Cooperation.
• FMS cybersecurity and sustainment experience.
• Experience with eMASS and DoD RMF/ATO processes.
• Familiarity with Army radar systems, air and missile defense sensors, and tactical networks.
• Experience interpreting contractual cybersecurity requirements and supporting international customers.

Location

Onsite at the U.S. Government customer location at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Domestic and foreign travel up to 25%.
• Office-based work at a U.S. Government customer location.
• Frequent computer and telephone use and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift less than 25 pounds.

Clearance Level

Secret

The salary range for this role is:

$133,500 - $203,750

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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