Top Secret ISSO — DoD Cyber Defense Lead

Talentify; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits package

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Veteran-friendly

Thriving employee culture

Job summary

ASEC seeks a seasoned Information System Security Officer to support a high-visibility DoD program at NAWS China Lake in Ridgecrest, CA. You will shape and enforce security policies, standards, and risk mitigation strategies across DoD information systems.

Required are DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility, CompTIA Security+, and RMF experience; you will conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG implementations, and continuous monitoring to protect critical satellite communication infrastructures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of DoD cybersec experience with baseline certification.
• Requires DoD Top Secret eligibility and related certifications (Security+, CCSP, Cloud+).
• Experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and JSIG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information system security policies and standards.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, SCAP, and DISA STIGs.
• Implement security configurations for OS and network devices per STIGs.
• Perform continuous monitoring, risk analyses, and mitigation planning for DoD systems.
• Prepare certification letters and MoAs with system owners; support ATO processes.

Skills

CompTIA Security+

RMF (DODI 8510.01)

ACAS

DISA STIGs

SCAP/CSAP tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

ACAS

STIGs

Job description

ASEC seeks a seasoned Information System Security Officer to support a high-visibility DoD program at NAWS China Lake in Ridgecrest, CA. You will shape and enforce security policies, standards, and risk mitigation strategies across DoD information systems.

Required are DoD Top Secret clearance eligibility, CompTIA Security+, and RMF experience; you will conduct vulnerability assessments, STIG implementations, and continuous monitoring to protect critical satellite communication infrastructures.