Traveling ISSO: RMF & DoD Cyber Defense Lead

CAE; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Work-life balance

Career development

Recognition and advancement

Job summary

CAE USA Inc. seeks a Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, and managing the cybersecurity RMF program for C-17 Training Systems. This role ensures compliance with U.S.

government requirements, conducts vulnerability assessments, and interfaces with internal and external stakeholders. Frequent travel to customer sites is required to maintain security practices and align with contractual directives.

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. Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

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 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

RMF

Vulnerability Scans

DoD 8500.01

System Audits

Security Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

eMASS

SSPs

POA&Ms

Job description

CAE USA Inc. seeks a Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, and managing the cybersecurity RMF program for C-17 Training Systems. This role ensures compliance with U.S.

government requirements, conducts vulnerability assessments, and interfaces with internal and external stakeholders. Frequent travel to customer sites is required to maintain security practices and align with contractual directives.