Information Systems Security Officer, Classified Cybersecurity - Clearance Required

About the Role

This position requires current Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. The Cybersecurity Specialist will partner with the security team, program, and government customers to perform as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at the Wooten facility in Colorado Springs, CO. Classified Cybersecurity Analysts help secure state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing systems by applying cutting-edge cybersecurity principles. The work contributes directly to national security, protecting warfighters, space exploration, climate sustainability, and commercial use. It is dynamic, gratifying, and impactful, offering the opportunity to engage in all aspects of the cyber discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day information system security operations, including hardware and software implementations.
• Manage risk to the information system by validating technical administration in accordance with internal Lockheed Martin (LM) and customer security requirements, primarily the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Upkeep, monitor, analyze, and respond to network and security events.
• Document compliance actions within the approved automated compliance tracking system or develop a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to address non-compliance in the allotted time frame.
• Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with internal security policies and practices outlined in the security plan.
• Balance competing priorities among multiple customers and programs.
• Perform auditing and vulnerability management as a core responsibility.

Requirements

• Current Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification.
• Information Systems auditing experience.
• Knowledge of operating system security requirements.
• Hands-on experience with industry-standard Information Assurance tools.

Skills

• Prior experience as an ISSO/ISSM.
• Demonstrated technical experience with Windows, Networking, and UNIX-based operating systems.
• In-depth experience in system hardening, analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Knowledgeable in Solaris/UNIX/Linux command line.
• Experience with the Defense Counterintelligence & Security Agency (DCSA) and their implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with industry-standard Information Assurance tools such as STIG Viewer, SCC Tool, and Splunk.
• Jira/Agile Hive experience.
• Automation experience, including Power Automate, bash/shell scripting, cron, Ansible, and CI/CD Pipelines.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $85,300.00 - $158,300.00. The salary range is a general guideline and considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10 workweek).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Education Assistance.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based and not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on the start date during the calendar year.