Information Systems Security Officer

General Dynamics

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Location
Annapolis Junction, MDColorado Springs, COWashington, DCSpringfield, VA
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$111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted
75 days ago
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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Information Systems Security Officer

JOB TITLE: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supports enterprise infrastructure services by safeguarding critical information systems across multiple classified network domains. You will manage the full security lifecycle for assigned systems, ensuring continuous compliance with cybersecurity standards and maintaining resilient mission enabling technologies. Key responsibilities include serving as a primary cybersecurity advisor, maintaining security authorization packages, and managing POA&Ms, risk acceptance requests, and waivers. You will perform periodic system reviews, audit logs, and oversee secure system decommissioning. The role requires proficiency in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DISA STIG, and NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and CNSSI 1253. You will utilize tools like Splunk for enterprise security logging and vulnerability monitoring to identify compliance issues and coordinate remediation across engineering and operations teams.

What you'll do

  • Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor on system security posture, threats, and compliance requirements.
  • Maintain and update security authorization packages and baseline artifacts throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Ensure systems retain an active Authority to Operate (ATO) through continuous monitoring and policy alignment.
  • Develop and manage POA&Ms, risk acceptance requests, waivers, and exceptions for identified vulnerabilities.
  • Perform periodic system reviews and coordinate required security-driven configuration changes.
  • Audit system logs and monitor outputs to identify compliance issues or abnormal activity.
  • Oversee secure system recovery and validate the restoration of approved security configurations.
  • Manage system decommissioning activities to ensure secure sanitization and proper documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must currently possess an active Top Secret SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
  • Must have 8+ years of related experience.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or 10+ years of relevant IT experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must meet DoD 8140 Information Assurance Workforce certification requirements, such as Security+ CE.
  • Must have hands-on experience performing ISSO functions under the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Must have experience managing authorization package documentation, vulnerability assessments, and DISA STIG compliance.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

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