Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
6 days ago
Camarillo
Job Description Saalex is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Camarillo/Naval Air Station Point Mugu, CA to support cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities. The selected candidate will serve as a key cybersecurity resource responsible for supporting system authorization efforts, maintaining security compliance, implementing information assurance policies, and ensuring systems maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) status. This position requires a strong understanding of RMF, cybersecurity compliance, system accreditation, and DoD information assurance requirements. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $145k - $180k annually (depending on experience) Work Location: Onsite – NAS Point Mugu, CA Essential Functions: • Serve as the Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting Certification & Accreditation (C&A) activities for multiple systems and programs., • Prepare, maintain, submit, and update RMF and accreditation documentation required to achieve and maintain system authorization., • Support Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts and continuous monitoring activities throughout the system lifecycle., • Ensure implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls established by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)., • Maintain knowledge of current information assurance, cybersecurity, and RMF requirements, policies, directives, and emerging technologies., • Assess information systems and operating environments to ensure compliance with applicable security requirements., • Support security control implementation, assessment, remediation, and documentation activities., • Assist with the development and maintenance of system security documentation, policies, procedures, and compliance artifacts., • Conduct management studies and evaluations focused on cybersecurity compliance and procedural effectiveness., • Develop division-level policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD and organizational cybersecurity requirements., • Coordinate required cybersecurity activities, milestones, reviews, and compliance efforts to ensure timely execution., • Provide cybersecurity guidance and recommendations to technical staff, management, and government stakeholders., • Deliver security awareness and cybersecurity-related training to assigned personnel., • Review technical documentation, contracts, reports, and program deliverables for security and compliance requirements., • Support configuration management processes and ensure documentation complies with applicable organizational standards., • Perform technical research and complex information gathering activities in support of cybersecurity initiatives., • Attend conferences, training sessions, and professional development activities to maintain technical proficiency., • Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements Required: • Minimum of 10 years of relevant cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, or Certification & Accreditation experience., • Must hold one of the following certifications:, • CISSP, • CASP+, • CompTIA Security+, • CEH, • Equivalent DoD 8140/8570-compliant Information Assurance certification, • Strong knowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization lifecycle., • Experience implementing, assessing, and maintaining security controls in accordance with federal and DoD requirements., • Working knowledge of security control baselines, system security documentation, and continuous monitoring requirements., • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts and system accreditation activities., • Knowledge of information systems technologies, including networks, operating systems, processing platforms, and enterprise environments., • Experience supporting Windows, UNIX/Linux, and other operating system environments. Desired: • Experience developing RMF accreditation packages and authorization documentation., • Experience supporting Navy, NAVAIR, or other DoD cybersecurity programs., • Experience serving as an ISSO, ISSM, Information Assurance Manager (IAM), or Information Assurance Officer (IAO)., • Experience supporting cybersecurity inspections, audits, and security assessments., • Familiarity with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity compliance tools., • Experience developing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and training materials. Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Additional technical education or cybersecurity-related coursework preferred. Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Training & Development, • Wellness Resources, • Stock Option Plan