Journeyman Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Saalex Corporation; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation in Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA seeks a Journeyman ISSO to support cybersecurity, RMF, and C&A activities, ensuring Authority to Operate statuses.

The role involves preparing RMF docs, implementing controls, coordinating with system owners, and maintaining current knowledge of DoD security requirements. A Top Secret clearance is required.

This full-time onsite position offers a competitive salary in the $120k–$145k range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in IA, RMF, C&A or related cybersecurity activities.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, CASP+, Security+, CEH, or equivalent DoD 8140/8570-compliant IA cert.
• Familiarity with RMF and system authorization concepts.
• Experience with security documentation and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Support C&A and RMF activities for assigned systems.
• Prepare, update, and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts.
• Support ATO efforts and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Assist with security controls implementation and maintenance.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with system owners and stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct technical research and information gathering.

Skills

Information Assurance

RMF experience

Cybersecurity

Documentation updates

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eMASS

Security tooling

Job description

Saalex is seeking a Journeyman Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA to support cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities. The selected candidate will support system authorization efforts, maintain cybersecurity documentation, implement information assurance requirements, and help ensure systems maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status in compliance with DoD requirements.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120k - $145k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite - NAS Point Mugu, CA

Essential Functions:

• Support Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and RMF activities for assigned systems.
• Prepare, update, and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies, procedures, and RMF requirements.
• Support security assessments, remediation activities, and documentation updates.
• Assist with security reviews of technical documentation and system changes.
• Provide cybersecurity and security awareness training to system users.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with system owners, administrators, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging cybersecurity requirements and technologies.
• Support configuration management and documentation control efforts.
• Conduct technical research and information gathering activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Information Assurance (IA), RMF, cybersecurity, Certification & Accreditation (C&A), or related cybersecurity activities.
• Must hold one of the following certifications:
  • CISSP
  • CASP+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CEH
  • Equivalent DoD 8140/8570-compliant Information Assurance certification
• Working knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization concepts.
• Experience supporting security documentation, security controls, continuous monitoring, or accreditation activities.
• Familiarity with Windows, UNIX/Linux, networking, and enterprise computing environments.
• Ability to interpret and apply cybersecurity policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

Desired:

• Experience developing RMF authorization packages.
• Experience supporting Navy, NAVAIR, or other DoD programs.
• Experience serving as an ISSO, IAO, or cybersecurity compliance specialist.
• Familiarity with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity tools.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required. Additional technical education or cybersecurity-related coursework preferred.

Security Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan