Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

ATEA • Westlake Village, CA

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About The Position

ATEA Technologies' Range Engineering & Instrumentation team is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer to support test range customers in Westlake Village. The role completes and maintains Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities and Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for assigned information systems, including applications, networks, and devices. As part of a team, the ISSO develops recommended courses of action to maintain and enforce Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and procedures. The position handles routine daily tasks and interacts directly with customers to assist with the management and execution of RMF activities. It also provides guidance and expertise on complex system-security challenges across diverse, distributed networks in remote environments. The team may support security tasks beyond its primary area of expertise, such as program security, to help execute the mission.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess at least a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or information technology; experience managing government systems is preferred.
• Must possess an appropriate certification such as CISSP, CASP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience working with eMASS for collateral systems is required.
• Ability to travel as needed, up to 20% (typically less).

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and current Windows operating systems.
• Experience using Tenable Nessus/ACAS scanning software or equivalent.
• Knowledge of common security technologies and hands-on support and configuration ability in at least one security technology, such as SIEM.
• Experience assessing systems using NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs and SRGs, SCAP Compliance Checker, and/or STIG Viewer.
• Familiarity with NISPOM, DAAPM, RMF, CMMC, and other NIST publications such as 800-171.
• Experience managing government systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft RMF documentation, including SSPs, RARs, POAMs, SCTMs, SOPs, and ST&Es, and manage eMASS records for collateral information systems as required.
• Lead the classified incident-handling process and oversee reporting and investigation of information-system security incidents.
• Perform sustainment activities, including change management, account management, auditing, media protection, user training, and file transfers.
• Work with system administrators, engineers, and developers to create or update system and site policies, procedures, and process guides.
• Conduct self-assessments and risk and vulnerability assessments to identify information-system vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan via 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance via Blue Cross, including PPO and High-Deductible offerings with a company HSA contribution
• Paid Time Off based on years of industry experience
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Company-provided life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth

What This Job Offers

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