Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior level Active Clearance Required

The Boeing Company; Maryland; On-site; USD 175,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security programs within the Boeing Intelligence & Analytics group. This role requires current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, deep RMF/ATO experience, and the ability to coordinate across engineers, admins, and testers to ensure security controls are built in.

You will develop SSPs/POA&Ms, drive IATT/ATO efforts, and apply Zero Trust principles to cloud-native DPaaS environments, ensuring secure data

Qualifications

• 18 years of experience in software or systems engineering or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience; master’s for 6 years.
• Active TS/SCI with an active Polygraph.
• Proficiency with RMF processes and IATT/ATO.
• Proficiency with Splunk and security artifacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to security systems.
• Ensure system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities.
• Collaborate with application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to maintain ATO.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and other security documentation.

Skills

Active TS/SCI

Active Polygraph

RMF process

XACTA

Splunk

NIST 800-53

Zero Trust

ATO

Education

Bachelor's degree, substituted per policy

Master's degree, substituted per policy

Tools

XACTA

Splunk

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior Level

Active Clearance & Polygraph required

Why This is an Exciting Role:

Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced cybersecurity lead to join our team. As a Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives. Responsibilities of this role include:

• Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.
• Ensure system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.
• Work with the application leads, sysadmins, dbas, developers and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.
• Answer questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in.
• Support security assessment events and respond to all questions from ISSMs and SCAs
• Develop and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, and other required security documentation using XACTA.
• Drive IATT and ATO efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, cyber, and Authorizing Official (AO).
• Implement and validate NIST 800-53 controls in cloud-native DPaaS environments.
• Apply Zero Trust principles to secure data services, including identity, segmentation, and flow control.

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• 18 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
• A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a master’s degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with an Active Polygraph
• Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
• Proficiency with XACTA and RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.
• Proficiency with Splunk
• Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).
• Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior Information System Security Officer or Information System Security Engineer experience
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity initiatives for significant programs, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of large-scale program requirements.
• Demonstrated success in team management, highlighting the ability to effectively guide and coordinate cybersecurity professionals.
• Strong background in communication, with a track record of effectively engaging with customer, program leads, leadership teams, and engineers to convey complex cybersecurity concepts and strategies.

Telework/Remote Availability:

Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s):

Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Annapolis Junction, MD.

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$175,000 - $208,000

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.
• We offer hands-on access to cutting- edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

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