Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

AeroVironment • Redstone Arsenal, AL

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About The Position

AV is looking for a highly talented Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team! In this role you will be part of our team providing Systems Engineering Technical Assistance to the Ground-based Midcourse Dense (GMD) Product Office under the Teams-Next Missile Defense Systems Engineering (TN-MDSE) contract managed by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Job Description: Serve as a member of the cybersecurity team, developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages. Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems. Ensure that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed. Confirm all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS). Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions. Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts. Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed. Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security. Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings. Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle. Track deliverables (i.e., artifacts, schedules, metrics).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of related professional experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification is required (Security +)
• Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MDA specific RMF and SSP processes
• Self-Motivated
• Customer-oriented

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the cybersecurity team, developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems.
• Ensure that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed.
• Confirm all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions.
• Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts.
• Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security.
• Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings.
• Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle.
• Track deliverables (i.e., artifacts, schedules, metrics).

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
• For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.
• We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level