SAIC

Information System Security Officer

SAIC$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience, or 9 years total experience in lieu of degree
  • Experience in SAP environments
  • Proficient in data management and classification protocols
  • Knowledge of JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SPs, and DoD security issuances
  • Valid Security+ CE Certification that meets DoD requirements
  • Familiarity with security operations, including OPSEC and personnel clearances
  • Possess an in-scope security background investigation for SCI eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Assist in closing security compliance gaps for operational facilities
  • Maintain the operational security posture of programs and information systems
  • Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments for accreditation
  • Prepare and review critical security documentation
  • Conduct periodic reviews of information security policies
  • Support security inspections and audits

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Career development opportunities and training
  • Flexible work schedules and remote work options
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration
  • Opportunities to work on high-stakes government contracts
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC's Horizon 2 program is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support all facets of SAIC's Information Protection Program at our El Segundo, CA location. The ISSO assists 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 common information system security practices, policies and technologies.

What to expect:
  • Assist Government customer with closing remaining open items to deliver a fully operational facility that is compliant with appropriate security regulations.
  • Maintain operational security posture for programs and information systems. - Information Security interface to government customer Designated Accrediting Authorities across the DoD and Intelligence Communities.
  • Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support authorization and accreditation.
  • Prepare and review documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Authorization To Operate (ATO) packages, and Security Controls Traceability Matrices (SCTMs).
  • Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of required IS policies and procedures.
  • Support IS Security Inspections, tests, and reviews.


Qualifications

This is you:
  • Bachelor's degree with five (5) years of related experience (an additional 4 years of experience may be used in lieu of degree) with:
    • Working in SAP environments.
    • Controlling, labeling, virus scanning, and appropriately transferring data (upload/download) between information systems at varying classification levels.
    • JSIG or ICD 503, NIST Special Publications, Intel Community Directives, DoD Issuances, etc.
  • Valid Security+ CE Certification. Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technical Level 2.
  • Familiarity with Program Security responsibilities: OPSEC, Program. Protection, Personnel Security clearances, Security Training and Education, Classification management.
  • 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.


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.
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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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