SAIC

Information Systems Security Officer

SAIC • $120K — $160K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 7 years
  • Information security certification: Security+, CISM, or CISSP
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, ACAS, or SCAP)
  • Experience with scripting languages for automating patches and hardening tasks
  • Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RFM)
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Support systems security authorization and ongoing monitoring activities
  • Prepare, review, and submit security authorization packages and artifacts
  • Utilize patch deployment tools to ensure security compliance
  • Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides for system hardening
  • Conduct regular vulnerability scans and implement remediation actions
  • Implement security controls to protect network systems and data
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and provide compliance status updates

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with FVEY partners
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in cutting-edge R&D in satellite ground solutions
  • Engagement in innovative security practices
  • Flexible work arrangements available
Full Job Description
Job Description

The ISSO sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. This position has a target salary range of $120,000 to $160,000. Your responsibilities include some or all the following:
  • Support systems security authorization and continuous monitoring activities for assigned systems
  • Support the preparation, review, and submission of security authorization packages, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and related authorization artifacts
  • System Patch Management: Utilize patch deployment tools and hardening guidelines to ensure security compliance of the customer's networked and cloud compute infrastructure
  • System Hardening: Apply and verify Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vendor hardening guides to secure operating systems and applications
  • Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation: Conduct regular vulnerability scans to detect vulnerabilities and developer & implement remediation actions
  • Cloud Security: Experience with cloud-based patching and hardening techniques leveraging commercial cloud provider tools and best practices
  • Security & Configuration Management: Implement security controls (e.g. VLANs, firewall rules, and encryption) to protect network systems and data
  • Risk Management: Analyze vulnerability scan findings to identify risks, develop remediation plans, and track progress
  • Documentation: Maintain security documentation, including system baseline, hardening procedures, and all hardware software changes
  • Track systems risks, assessment findings, POA&M activities, and remediation status to ensure timely resolution
  • Facilitate recurring stakeholder meetings and provide compliance status updates, reporting, and risk summaries
  • Collaborate with FVEY partners to enhance security posture and best practices across a federated network


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Must have bachelor's degree with minimum of nine (9) years of relevant work experience or seven (7) years with master's degree
  • Information security certification: Security+, CISM, or CISSP
  • Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, ACAS, or SCAP)
  • Experience with scripting languages for automating patches and hardening tasks
  • Knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RFM)
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
  • Interpersonal and communications skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations


Desired Qualifications
  • Certifications: Cisco, AWS, or Microsoft
  • Knowledge of network protocols, routing, switching, and firewalls
  • Proficient skills and experience work in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment
  • Proficient skills using JIRA and Confluence
  • Knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience in one of more of the following:
    • R&D of satellite ground technologies and systems
    • System acquisition, design, development, integration, test, and/or flight operations
    • Small Satellite (SmallSat) systems (single vehicles, clusters, and/or constellations)
    • Experience working in an NRO SPO


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
Information Technology
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
NASDAQ
SAIC
* Ladders Estimates

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