Information Systems Security Officer

MANTECH • Lompoc, CA

1d • $91,600 - $153,800 • Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - I to provide day-to-day security support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities supporting SSC and AFSPC mission areas. The position is full-time and on-site in the Vandenberg Space Force Base, California area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 4 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of related experience.
• At least 1 year of Special Access Program (SAP)-related experience.
• Meet DoD Directive 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician Level 2 position and certification requirements within 6 months of hire; examples include Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, and CySA+.
• Hold an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, or CySA+) or be able to obtain one within 6 months.
• Complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Be a U.S. citizen and eligible for access to Special Access Programs.
• Be willing to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Be able and willing to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility by air and ground.
• Remain stationary for extended periods in closed-area offices and occasionally move inside and outside the office to access files, cabinets, and safes, and install or remove computer-related equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ICDs, JAFANs, DoD Manuals, and associated security policy documents.
• Experience working effectively in dynamic environments with DoD, military, civilian, and industry partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages and Body of Evidence documentation.
• Perform AIS self-inspections, conduct security surveys, and provide security reviews of system test plans.
• Identify AIS vulnerabilities, implement countermeasures, and track inspection responses.
• Maintain AIS security records, system baselines, and Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes.
• Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of according to security policies.
• Assist Department of Defense and contractor organizations with certification and accreditation efforts.
• Conduct and track AIS security training for organizational personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dependent upon position.
• Life insurance, dependent upon position.
• Paid time off, dependent upon position.
• Holiday pay, dependent upon position.
• Short-term and long-term disability, dependent upon position.
• Retirement and savings, dependent upon position.
• Learning and development opportunities, dependent upon position.
• Wellness programs, dependent upon position.
• Other optional benefit elections, dependent upon position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED