Information System Security Officer - (ISSO)
Specific Responsibilities
- Implementation and management of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Develop, review and update Approval to Operate (ATO) packages using eMASS.
- Establish procedures & processes to ensure tracking and mitigation of risks.
- Perform analysis to validate established security requirements and recommend additional security requirements and safeguards.
- Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
- Provide oversight and guidance of patching and validation of security related updates including IAVAs, IAVBs and TAs.
- Ensure that users have the requisite security training, clearances, authorization, and need-to-know and are aware of their security responsibilities before granting privileged access to the IS.
- Ensure vulnerability scanning, resolution and management is tracked to completion or mitigation.
- Promote awareness of security issues among management and team.
- Develop and implement training to ensure the systems, network and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to security policies and procedures.
- Monitor and report the training status and requirements to support the DSRC mission.
- Develop and present technical briefings, reports, articles, and presentations to the DSRC user community and HPC security community.
- Perform security assessments of systems and technology to determine deviation from acceptable configurations, policy or procedures using HBSS, ACAS, SCAP, IAVMs, DISA STIGs.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- IAT Level II certification or higher.
- Prior RMF experience.
- Experience with Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, STIGs, hardening systems and applying IA controls.
- Experience using eMASS, POA&Ms, HBSS, Nessus, Tanium and ACAS.
- Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of experience/education will be considered.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience working on DoD programs in a senior IA security role.
- Forescout experience in a DOD Environment.
- Organizational skills to prioritize work in a dynamic work environment and persistence to follow-through on tasks in the face of obstacles.
- Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel.
- Familiarity with DoD system security accreditation processes and tools.
- Windows system Administration background.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health savings accounts.
- A 401(k) savings plan.
- Disability coverage.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Legal plan.
- Other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale.