Job DescriptionDescription 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
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.
