Lockheed Martin

Lead ISSO - Classified Cyber Security Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin$104K — $194K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret Security Clearance required.
  • DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher (e.g., Security + CE, CASP CE, CISSP, etc.).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in security control assessment and compliance management in DoD or regulated environments.
  • Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and associated tooling.
  • Proven ability to develop and update RMF artifacts and security-related documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain the security posture of assigned information systems.
  • Coordinate Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and conduct continuous monitoring processes.
  • Drive development and validation of authorization to operate (ATO) artifacts, including security plans and inventories.
  • Act as the primary cybersecurity liaison with program managers and external agencies.
  • Oversee configuration management, access control, and incident response efforts.
  • Provide regular briefings to leadership on compliance status and remediation progress.
  • Manage and implement security awareness and training requirements for all personnel.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options.
  • Flexible work arrangements including 4x10 schedules.
  • 401(k) match provided.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
  • Education assistance available for employees.
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage offered.
Full Job Description
Ensure compliance to governing documents and security policies and assist in regulatory periodic assessments. Implements and tests state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database solutions. Stays current with system vulnerabilities and provides current security training to all system users. Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for secure implementation and compliance in accordance with government regulations and information assurance/cybersecurity guidelines. Creates, maintains and submits information system security documents and reports to regulatory agencies. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security documentation; assists with the implementation of security procedures; verifies information system security requirements; performs information system certification and accreditation planning, testing, assessing and liaison activities. Familiar with information system security architectural documentation standards. Able to apply information assurance / cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to an architectural/risk based framework. Provide architectural / risk based analysis of information assurance / cyber security features and relate existing system to future needs and trends and requirements. For engineers providing security information assurance, use Info Assurance Engineer (E254, L254). For security professionals providing systems security analysis, use Computer Systems Security Analysis (E121, L121). The position will serve as the Lead ISSO for the Governance & Compliance Team Lead position, responsible for establishing and maintaining the security posture of assigned information systems across the classified environments. Reporting to the Information System Security Manager, the position will serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison with program managers, auditors, configuration management teams, and external assessment bodies. The role drives the development, upkeep, and validation of all authorization to operate (ATO) artifacts such as: system security plans, hardware and software inventories, network diagrams, and user listings to ensure that security controls are fully implemented, continuously monitored, and documented in compliance tools such as eMASS and Q Compliance. Core duties include coordinating RMF activities, conducting self inspections and readiness assessments, managing continuous monitoring processes, and maintaining up to date compliance dashboards. The Team Lead also oversees configuration management, controls access and privileged accounts, administers interconnection security agreements, and ensures that security awareness and training requirements are met for all personnel. Incident response responsibilities encompass developing and exercising response plans, coordinating real world or simulated events, and documenting all actions and lessons learned. Additionally, the position develops and maintains contingency and media protection plans, verifies backup and sanitization procedures, and provides regular briefings to leadership on risk, compliance status, and remediation progress. Candidates should have a minimum of five years of experience in continuous monitoring, security control assessment, and compliance management within DoD or comparable regulated environments, with strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and associated tooling, as well as proven leadership and communication skills. This position requires flexibility to support mission critical tasks, including off shift work when necessary, to ensure the organization's information systems remain secure, auditable, and mission ready. Basic Qualifications All candidates must possess a Secret Clearance. All candidates must possess a DoD 8570 IAM Level I certification or higher (e.g., Security + CE, CAP, CASP CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or equivalent). Demonstrated experience applying and documenting policy and system configurations that satisfy NIST 800-53 Security Control requirements across all Control Families. Demosntrate experience with eMASS. Ability to interpret the requirements necessary for the effective implementation of Security Controls. Technologies include but are not limited to Windows, Linux, Virtualization, Network Infrastructure, etc. Ability to develop and update relevant RMF artifacts such as the System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Security Controls Traceability Matrix (SCTM), as well as the associated security policies and procedures. Desired Skills Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others to gain support. Demonstratable experience conducting internal and external customer assessments identifying areas for improvement and developing and implementing corrective action plans. Proven ability to evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system, including: assessing their security relevance, providing advisory support to the ISSM, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Prior experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) or Information System Security Officer (ISSO), with a proven track record of: Collaborating with a team of ISSOs to satisfy requirements and achieve goals and providing leadership and guidance on information system security matters. Ability to perform continuous monitoring activities using Industry Standard tools such as Tenable Nessus, Security Center, Splunk, HBSS ePO, etc. Experience leveraging Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and configuration standards to support system hardening. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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