Traveling ISSO: RMF & DoD Cyber (C-17)

CAE; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Career development

Team collaboration

Job summary

The Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at CAE USA Inc. supports the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, and maintaining the cybersecurity RMF program for C-17 Training Systems.

You will ensure compliance with DoD requirements, manage vulnerability assessments, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during travel. Daily duties include overseeing RMF documentation, supporting upgrades and patches, and integrating cybersecurity into sustainment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional cybersecurity experience; U.S. citizens only.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and procedures (NIST, DoD, Air Force).
• Perform required vulnerability and compliance scans using DoD‑approved tools.
• Conduct system security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
• Monitor and enforce controls within eMASS and support system accreditation under RMF.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining RMF security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms.
• Provide cybersecurity support for C‑17 sustainment activities, including upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity into sustainment workflows.
• Manage and respond to system security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and mitigation.
• Continuously monitor C‑17 information systems for anomalies or security events.
• Provide technical guidance on secure configuration, operation, and maintenance of sustainment systems.
• Support secure implementation and testing of system backups, redundancy processes, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ensure cybersecurity activities meet compliance standards under DoD 8500.01 and related directives.
• Prepare reports on system security posture, risk assessments, and audit findings for leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Support delivery of security awareness training and best practices for system users and maintainers.
• Serve as liaison between cybersecurity, IT, sustainment, and aircraft support teams.
• Interface with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader sustainment and cybersecurity objectives.
• Promote a security‑focused culture within cross‑functional teams.
• Support cybersecurity proposal development and Basis of Estimate (BOE) activities.
• Maintain cybersecurity schedules and support coordination efforts directed by the Lead ISSO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Technical reading

Oral presentations

Analytical skills

Communication

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

Job description

The Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at CAE USA Inc. supports the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, and maintaining the cybersecurity RMF program for C-17 Training Systems.

You will ensure compliance with DoD requirements, manage vulnerability assessments, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during travel. Daily duties include overseeing RMF documentation, supporting upgrades and patches, and integrating cybersecurity into sustainment