Information Systems Security Officer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide Launch Security Operations Support (LSOS) for a government customer located at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida.  This position will serve as the primary day-to-day information systems security support to the government customer to ensure all security and Information Assurance requirements comply to both achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).  The ISSO provides oversight, guidance, and technical support on government customer mission systems by implementing common information system security practices, controls, policies, and technologies in accordance with the customer’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.  Subject will interface with multiple government agencies within both the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC).   

Key duties and/or responsibilities: 

• Information Security interface to the government customer Designated Accrediting Authorities (DAO), System Control Assessor (SCA), Information System Owner (ISO) and to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), for Information Technology (IT)-Information Assurance (IA)- Information Management (IM) (IT-IA-IM) and Cyber Network Defense.
• Coordinate/validate/oversee operational security posture for all assigned information systems.
• Review and Validate ICD 503 Continuous Monitoring requirements within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support Authorization and Accreditation (A&A).
• Identify, develop, and recommend security measures to counter or mitigate system vulnerabilities and risk.
• Support and track customer security authorization activities.
• Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of required IS policies and procedures and coordinate IA test and assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with Minimum 5 years’ experience as ISSO/ISSM.     
• Must have current Security+ CE certification or higher Information Assurance professional certification.  Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) desired.  
• Must have current TS//SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Knowledge and hands on experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Broad technical understanding of information technology systems, software, and networks.
• In depth knowledge of network and information system security principles and test practices.
• Previous experience controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (upload/download) between information systems at varying classification levels.
• Ability to build rapport with customer and contractors at all levels.
• Have familiarity with applicable IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions related to IT-IA-IM.
• Ability to travel to support other locations.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.