Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Texas Instruments • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and innovative IT solutions? Join our dynamic team as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)! This position is crucial for ensuring the security, compliance, and operational excellence of our cutting-edge information systems. Mission Enable TI to identify, win, and support space, avionics, and defense electronics customers by ensuring the security, compliance, and operational excellence of our cutting-edge information systems. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a mission-critical role in supporting the implementation and operation of secure, compliant cloud environments in support of TI Federal’s work with government, defense, and aerospace customers. You will be responsible for leading, under the direction of the TI Federal Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), TI Federal’s efforts to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) for our information systems and design, implement, and operate the processes necessary to ensure continuous compliance.

Requirements

• Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
• U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting classified programs.
• IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, GSLC, or CISM).

Nice To Haves

• DCSA CDSE SFPC or NCMS ISP certification.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Familiarity with cloud security practices (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and system hardening.
• Experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience developing security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the full life-cycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process (Steps 1–6) to achieve and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Review, maintain, and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Contingency Plans.
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to verify compliance with security authorization packages, including management of advanced cybersecurity tools for continuous monitoring (CONMON).
• Manage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) and ensure patch management (IAVM) compliance, coordinating with IT staff to remediate weaknesses.
• Implement and validate NIST SP 800-53 controls and DISA STIGs.
• Ensure system users are trained and briefed on security awareness policies before being granted system access.
• Work with DCSA, ITPSO, ISSM, and the site Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure continuous compliance.

What This Job Offers

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