Information System Security Officer (ISSO) -Fellowship

Viasat, Inc. • Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

We’re looking for self-motivated fellow to participate in hands-on security and compliance implementations to support business missions. You’ll work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and continuous learning.

Keeping our systems, technology, and employees safe is a key priority for Viasat. If you thrive under pressure and love the challenges associated with security, compliance, innovation, and implementation, then read on. As an Information Security fellow, you will focus on providing vulnerability and risk analysis support and technical recommendations to Viasat’s Corporate Information System Security Manager (ISSM). In this role, you will get to:
Perform several aspects of the computer security program, enabling the company to meet contractual requirements in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
Support the ISSM to achieve/maintain system accreditation and maintain compliance of classified information systems.
Conduct regular audits to ensure that systems are operating securely, and computer security policies/procedures are implemented efficiently and as defined in security plans.
Identify, assess, and mitigate system security threats and risks.
Conduct continuous monitoring activities.
Maintain records of HW/SW revisions, perform various configuration management activities, virus updates, patch management, user account management, etc., ensuring all documentation is annotated as required.
Support accountability and destruction activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement, providing ideas to our DevOps team to automate repetitive tasks and improve security, consistency, and efficiency of operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in administration, configuration, and security hardening of: Windows Client and Server, Linux, Active Directory, Group Policy, TCP/IP, DNS and DHCP
• 2+ years as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO)/Information Assurance Analyst in a DoD, IC, or other industrial security program and in-depth understanding of the NISPOM and overall understanding of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Experience with eMASS, DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker and managing POA&Ms.
• Solid understanding of system backup and patch management software
• Excellent written communication and organizational skills
• Possess the interpersonal skills vital to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to work well under pressure, good problem-solving skills
• DoD 8570.1/DoD 8140.01 Certification – Security+ CE a minimum
• U.S. Citizenship and a DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of NIST’s Risk Management Framework 800-53/171/172
• Experience working with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools. (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS)
• Experience with Windows and Linux/UNIX integration and administration

Responsibilities

• Perform several aspects of the computer security program, enabling the company to meet contractual requirements in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Support the ISSM to achieve/maintain system accreditation and maintain compliance of classified information systems.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure that systems are operating securely, and computer security policies/procedures are implemented efficiently and as defined in security plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate system security threats and risks.
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities.
• Maintain records of HW/SW revisions, perform various configuration management activities, virus updates, patch management, user account management, etc., ensuring all documentation is annotated as required.
• Support accountability and destruction activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, providing ideas to our DevOps team to automate repetitive tasks and improve security, consistency, and efficiency of operations.

What This Job Offers

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