Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

BAE Systems Plc•Nashua, NH

34d•$77,809 - $132,275•Onsite

About The Position

Jumpstart your career as a Cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment. If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security team here at Electronic Systems (ES). In this Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security Officer position you will make impacts in the following ways; Responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications. Partner with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs(s) to include the enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Requirements

SECRET Clearance is required for this position
Minimum of High School Diploma with 3 or more years of experience or Degree and 2 years of experience required
IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
Strong organizational skills
Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), and program personnel
Basic understanding of simple networks, operations systems and computer functions.
Coursework in a technical discipline (i.e. programming/scripting, systems administration, cybersecurity/information assurance, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Top Secret Clearance
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements
Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
Working knowledge of information security technology
Working knowledge of information security management and compliance
Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).
Experience with the preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures
Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.
Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.
Partner with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Support cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs(s) to include the enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.