The Aerospace Corporation

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

The Aerospace Corporation$95K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma with 5-8 years of relevant experience (ISSO III) or 9+ years with High School Diploma (ISSO IV)
  • Advanced understanding of Risk Management Framework and Assessment & Authorization processes
  • Experience implementing NIST 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM, and related IA policies
  • Must possess DoD 8570 Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)
  • Current TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Establish, monitor, and maintain security compliance for classified information systems
  • Assist the ISSM with responsibilities related to classified information systems
  • Ensure procedures for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying hardware and media are executed
  • Develop policies for data handling, computers, and networks, coordinating with ISSM and Authorization Official
  • Create and maintain Assessment & Authorization packages
  • Manage incident handling for classified information systems
  • Conduct continuous monitoring and ensure audit records are documented
  • Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to junior ISSO team members

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
  • 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits and matching contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
  • Relocation assistance
  • Professional growth and development programs
  • Education assistance programs
  • Inclusive work environment built on teamwork and respect
Full Job Description

Aerospace’s Security Operations, Information Security Department, provides quality leadership, services, and solutions to safeguard people and the environment, secure and protect company information and assets as well as enhance operational efficiency for the Corporation.  You will serve as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Information Assurance Specialist III/IV) responsible for interpreting and applying government customer policies while displaying leadership competencies related to velocity as a part of our strategic imperatives.

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing 

  • The establishment, monitoring, and maintenance of classified information systems security compliance posture under the Risk Management Framework from conception through decommission 
  • Assist the ISSM in meeting the organizations responsibilities related to classified information systems
  • Ensure approved procedures are in place and executed for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
  • Develop policies and procedures regarding data handling, computers, and networks
    Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or system configurations with the ISSM and Authorization Official
  • The creation and maintenance of information system Assessment & Authorization packages utilizing customer specified tools 
  • The incident handling process of classified information system related incidents 
    The transfers of data for users between systems of like and differing classification levels
  • Conduct continuous monitoring of classified information system
  • Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented
  • Provide guidance and knowledge transfer to junior ISSO team members

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for Information Assurance Specialist III:

  • High School Diploma with 5-8 years of relevant experience
  • Advanced understanding of the Risk Management Framework and Assessment & Authorization processes
  • Experience implementing the following policies: NIST 800-53, JSIG, and related IA doctrine
  • Must possess DoD 8570 Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)
  • Current TS/SCI Clearance. U.S citizenship is required to obtain security clearance.

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Information Assurance Specialist IV include:

  • 9+ years of relevant experience with High School Diploma
  • Advanced understanding of the Risk Management Framework and Assessment & Authorization processes
  • Experience implementing the following policies: NIST 800-53, DAAPM, and related IA doctrine

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field
  • 9+ years of experience in the Risk Management Framework
  • Project Management Skill
  • Experience managing or achieving accreditation for enterprise wide area networks

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$45.68 - $84.00

Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

  • Operate Strategically
  • Lead Change
  • Engage with Impact
  • Foster Innovation
  • Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

  • Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

  • Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

  • 401(k) Plan 6 Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

  • Relocation assistance

  • Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

  • Education assistance programs

  • An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other 6the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

About The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) headquartered in El Segundo, California. The corporation provides technical guidance and advice on all aspects of space missions to military, civil, and commercial customers. Aerospace also designs and develops spacecraft, sensors, and other systems in support of national security, civil, and commercial customers. The corporation has more than 4,000 employees and operates a number of laboratories and test facilities across the United States.
Learn more about The Aerospace Corporation
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1960

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