Information Systems Security Officer

RTX•Middletown, RI

10d•$68,900 - $131,100•Onsite

About The Position

RTX BBN has an immediate opening for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The role of the ISSO is to bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements. Candidates should have in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government information systems and sufficient technical knowledge and experience to implement them. The ISSO will work closely and effectively with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/ Information System Security Engineer (ISSO), System Administrators and users on all aspects of the development and implementation of programs throughout the lifecycle. This position is onsite at our Middletown, RI location and requires a Secret Clearance in order to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience implementing a security program in a classified environment, or an advanced degree with 0-1 years’ experience working in Industrial Security, Information Assurance/Cyber, Special Programs, military or government information security programs.
Five years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Candidates must be available to work 40 hours per week on site.
Compliance-based auditing using and knowledge of the RMF, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), Department of Defense Manuals, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) manuals.
Certifications equivalent to or exceeding DoDD 8140 (8570) IAM Level I functional and baseline certification requirements. (Security + and in pursuit of IAM Level II).
Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, and/or SIEM tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within RMF.
Familiarity with cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) and compliance as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications
Experience with various security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation.
Experience working in DoD classified environment interpreting, implementing, and assessing requirements.
Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication.
Self-motivated and possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting evaluation results
Customer focused, adaptable and willing to work varying assignments
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Desired certifications: Security +, CISM

Responsibilities

Bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements.
Work closely and effectively with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM)/ Information System Security Engineer (ISSO), System Administrators and users on all aspects of the development and implementation of programs throughout the lifecycle.