Lincoln Laboratory

Information System Security Officer

Lincoln Laboratory$95K — $126K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top-Secret clearance.
  • U.S. Citizen required.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline preferred.
  • 4 years of IT security experience in DoD Industrial Security preferred.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAM I certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+) or ability to obtain within 6 months required.
  • Familiarity with NISPOM, DAAPM, and NIST RMF required.
  • Experience with multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac) is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide information systems security support across various MIT Lincoln Laboratory programs.
  • Assist in security configuration and management of classified systems and networks.
  • Help develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP) and related artifacts.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies for system operation and disposal.
  • Analyze and store system audit records; track findings for mitigation.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning and configuration assessments.
  • Prepare for and participate in compliance assessments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • MIT-funded pension program.
  • Matching 401K contributions.
  • Paid leave including vacation, sick, parental, and military.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs.
  • Access to mentorship programs and community involvement opportunities.
  • Flexible work-life balance options.
Full Job Description
What will you do?
  • Provide information systems security support to several independent MIT Lincoln Laboratory programs.
  • Assist in the security configuration and management of collateral classified systems and networks in a variety of traditional and virtual environments including Linux, Unix, Sun, Mac, and Windows.
  • Assist the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and associated artifacts such as the Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
  • Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with organization security policies and procedures.
  • Collect, analyze, and store system audit records.
  • Track audit findings and recommendations to ensure appropriate mitigation actions are taken.
  • Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.
  • Prepare for and participate in periodic organization compliance assessments.
  • Ensure account management documentation is complete and updated.
  • Maintain configuration management documentation (change tracking, maintenance logs, etc.).
  • Serve as a member of the Configuration Control Board (CCB) as needed.


How will you grow? You will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, thrive and belong.
  • Leadership: Room to advance on your team or to lead cross-functional projects.
  • Growth Opportunities: Potential for lateral and vertical movement.
  • Education/Training: Management training, mentorship, in-house and external courses.
  • Exposure: Engagement with sponsors, stakeholders, Laboratory leadership and other Departments and Divisions.
  • Community: Participation is encouraged for Laboratory social events, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), clubs and study groups, volunteering and community service projects.


What you need/Requirements:

To work with MIT LL, all employees must meet certain basic requirements.
  • Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Successfully pass a background check and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related discipline is preferred
  • A minimum of 4 years of IT security experience in DoD Industrial Security is preferred
  • Possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+), or be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire
  • Technical experience, skills, and course work completed towards an Undergraduate Degree, or industry IT certifications may be considered in lieu of education or DoD security experience requirements
  • Familiarity with the NISPOM, DAAPM, and NIST RMF is required
  • Experience and familiarity with multiple operating systems such as Windows Server 2012 and 2016, Windows 7 and 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu, Mac, etc.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies is preferred
  • Technical experience securing networks and systems utilizing DISA STIGs and/or SRGs is highly desired
  • Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning and auditing tools and processes is required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required


Ideally, you will have: The Laboratory values experiences from diverse backgrounds and occupations. The most successful candidates will have the following skills and qualifications.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and be able to manage stress in a professional manner.
  • Knowledgeable in computer security principles and policies, to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM).
  • Strong technical skills and be able to respond to off-hours emergencies.
  • Position requires occasional local and overnight travel.

Hiring Range: $95,700 - $126,700

Disclaimer: MIT Lincoln Laboratory provides a typical hiring range as a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting. The final salary offered to a selected candidate will depend on various factors, including-but not limited to-the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, skills and education/training, internal equity considerations and applicable legal requirements. This range reflects base salary only and does not include additional forms of compensation or benefits.

At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • MIT-funded pension
  • Matching 401K
  • Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • Mentorship programs
  • A range of work-life balance options
  • ... and much more!


Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts and perks.

Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

Requisition ID: 42973

About Lincoln Laboratory

Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center that conducts research and development in technology areas relevant to national security. The laboratory is operated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is located in Lexington, Massachusetts. Lincoln Laboratory's research areas include air and missile defense, cyber security, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, communications and information technology, and advanced electronics. The laboratory was founded in 1951 and has been responsible for many technological innovations, including the development of the first air traffic control system and the first satellite navigation system. The laboratory has a staff of over 3,000 employees, including scientists, engineers, and support staff.
Learn more about Lincoln Laboratory
Size
3,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Lincoln Laboratory

More Aerospace & Defense Jobs

Find similar Information System Security Officer jobs: