SAIC

Information System Security Officer

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience in information security.
  • In-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI) completed and compatible with SCI eligibility.
  • Willing to undergo a Polygraph examination and nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information.
  • Relevant DoD 8140 certification required (e.g., Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Extensive experience in documentation processes is essential.
  • Experience with air gapped or high-security information systems is a must.
  • Strong knowledge of system hardening and patch management techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain operational security posture for programs and information systems.
  • Serve as the information security liaison to government customers and accrediting authorities.
  • Track and support customer security authorization activities.
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessment analyses for accreditation purposes.
  • Prepare and review critical documentation, including System Security Plans and Risk Assessment Reports.
  • Evaluate and uphold IS policies and procedures on a regular basis.
  • Support information security inspections and continuous monitoring efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement plans with company match.
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options where applicable.
  • Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
  • Employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

The Horizon 2 Program is looking for you, our next Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support all facets of SAIC's Information Protection Program out of our El Segundo facility. As our ISSO, you will assist the ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager) and provides oversight, guidance, and technical support, on IT and information system security issues affecting the mission of the customer by implementing information system security practices, policies and technologies. You will also interface with internal and external customers and have an understanding of Contractor Program Security functions, responsibilities, and disciplines that make up a strong Security Program.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Maintain operational security posture for programs and information systems.
  • Information Security interface to government customer and Accrediting Authorities.
  • Support and track customer security authorization activities.
  • Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support authorization and accreditation.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of required IS policies and procedures.
  • Support IS Security Inspections, tests, and reviews.
  • Support and maintain the IS Continuous Monitoring Plan.
  • Process hardware and software requests, and conduct software due diligence.

Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelors Degree and five (5) years or more experience.
  • Must have an in-scope security background investigation (T5 or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility and enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program (if applicable).
  • Must be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartment Information and Special Access Programs and willing to consent to a Polygraph examination.
  • Must have applicable DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) certification (e.g. Security+, CISSP, or equivalent).
  • Must have strong documentation process experience.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting air gapped, isolated, or high-security information systems.
  • Strong understanding of system hardening, patching, and configuration management in offline environments.
  • Familiarity with security compliance frameworks, STIGs, CIS benchmarks, or similar.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

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

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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