ISSO for DoD Space Systems – Top Secret/SCI

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) based in Colorado Springs, CO, to support security of DoD mission systems. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance and Sec+, with RMF knowledge and defense-space program experience.

You will enforce cybersecurity policies, coordinate with the Wing Cybersecurity office, and lead ongoing security posture improvements while traveling up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (computer science, information security, engineering, math) with related work experience.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in information security or aerospace/defense programs.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• CompTIA Security+ (Sec+) is required.
• Experience with DoD/IC space system acquisition programs.
• Knowledge of RMF and DoD/IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices.
• Experience with IT security requirements, architecture and design.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
• Maintain required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303.
• Ensure users have appropriate clearances and complete annual cybersecurity training.
• Maintain access control documentation per AF Records Management.
• Ensure software/hardware/firmware meet security configuration guidelines.
• Follow change management procedures prior to implementation.
• Coordinate changes with ISSM, SCA, and Wing Cybersecurity office.
• Initiate protective or corrective measures when security incidents are found.
• Report incidents or vulnerabilities per AFI 17-203, Cyber Incident Handling.
• Initiate exceptions or waivers to cybersecurity requirements.
• Travel up to 10%.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical field

6+ years of relevant experience

Top Secret/SCI clearance required

Security+ required

Experience with DoD and/or IC space system acquisition programs

Understanding of RMF and DoD/IC cybersecurity requirements

Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design

Job description

FTI Defense - Frontier Technology Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) based in Colorado Springs, CO, to support security of DoD mission systems. The role requires Top Secret/SCI clearance and Sec+, with RMF knowledge and defense-space program experience.

You will enforce cybersecurity policies, coordinate with the Wing Cybersecurity office, and lead ongoing security posture improvements while traveling up to 10% as needed.