Information System Security Officer (Intermediate)

V2X • Ridgecrest, CA

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About The Position

V2X is seeking an Information System Security Officer to join its team at China Lake. The role leads implementation and enforcement of information system security policies and conducts vulnerability assessments using DoD tools and standards, including ACAS, DISA STIGs, and SCAP. The position manages continuous monitoring, supports Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation, and performs risk analyses to protect satellite communication infrastructures.

The officer also configures operating systems and network devices to meet DISA-approved STIGs, reviews security plans and artifacts, identifies approved and certified technologies, prepares interface and networking agreements, and guides cross-functional cybersecurity efforts in alignment with organizational and program goals.

Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related area is required; alternatively, five years of information system security officer or cybersecurity engineering experience plus a DoD-approved baseline certification as defined by DoDD 8140-M is required.
• Active Top Secret clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of Information Assurance/Cybersecurity experience.
• Five years of experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoDI 8510.01.
• Experience with security controls and implementation described in CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Ability to perform vulnerability assessments using ACAS, DISA STIGs, and SCAP Compliance Checker, incorporating automated benchmarks.
• Ability to implement operating system and network device security configurations in accordance with DISA-approved STIGs.
• Experience performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis, and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Ability to identify Common Criteria- and NIAP-certified technologies and products on the DISA Approved Products List.

Responsibilities

• Propose, coordinate, implement, and enforce information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using automated benchmarks and tools such as ACAS, DISA STIGs, and SCAP Compliance Checker.
• Implement operating system and network device security configurations in accordance with DISA-approved STIGs.
• Perform security control continuous monitoring, review system security plans and associated artifacts, conduct security audits and risk analyses, and develop mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identify Common Criteria- and NIAP-certified technologies and products on the DISA Approved Products List.
• Prepare certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Provide guidance on cross-functional cybersecurity efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones.
• Collaborate on documentation for Information System ATO decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.

What This Job Offers

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