Traveling ISSO — RMF & DoD Cybersecurity Lead

CAE USA; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career development

Safe work environment

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CAE USA is seeking a Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, and maintaining the cybersecurity program for C17 Training Systems, with frequent travel to customer sites.

The role ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, conducts vulnerability assessments, and oversees system security authorizations under RMF, while collaborating with sustainment and engineering teams.

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. citizenship is required due to government contract requirements.

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 RMF controls and support system accreditation under RMF.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining RMF security documentation (SSPs and POA&Ms).
• Provide cybersecurity support for sustainment activities, including upgrades and patches.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity.
• Manage and respond to system security incidents with proper documentation.
• Continuously monitor information systems for anomalies or security events.
• Provide technical guidance on secure configuration and backup/disaster recovery procedures.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability analysis

RMF/DoD

NIST frameworks

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related

Tools

DoD-approved tools

Job description

CAE USA is seeking a Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, and maintaining the cybersecurity program for C17 Training Systems, with frequent travel to customer sites.

The role ensures compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, conducts vulnerability assessments, and oversees system security authorizations under RMF, while collaborating with sustainment and engineering teams.