Senior Information System Security Officer

General Dynamics

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On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
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$164,382–$201,250 / yr
Posted
51 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 · Senior Information System Security Officer

The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) joins the team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to manage cybersecurity for the Defense Stockpile Management Systems. This role involves overseeing the security posture of the DIAMONDS, JADE, and NIMACS systems to ensure compliance with the NIST Risk Management Framework, DoD directives, and agency mandates. Key responsibilities include developing documentation for Authorization to Operate, performing security test and evaluation plans, and conducting network audits. The candidate will utilize tools such as DISA SCAP, ACAS vulnerability scanner, and ESS Policy Auditor to mitigate risks across Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, and VMWare technologies. The position requires managing Plans of Action and Milestones, providing architecture reviews, and communicating tactical threat information to government leaders to protect critical defense infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Perform cybersecurity activities for a large program and coordinate with government agencies on policy and standards.
  • Develop and staff documentation for Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authorization to Connect (ATC), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Execute Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) plans and provide architecture reviews for RMF authorization.
  • Manage security design controls for the build processes of servers, services, and endpoints.
  • Conduct network and system audits using STIGs, DISA SCAP, and ACAS vulnerability scanners to mitigate findings.
  • Implement the Continuous Monitoring program by tracking and closing POA&Ms and Risk Acceptances.
  • Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to government leaders to assist in cyber risk decisions.
  • Evaluate change requests for firewalls, systems, and networks to assess organizational risk.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must possess an active/current Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
  • Must meet DoD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAM level II.
  • Must have a BA/BS degree or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
  • Must have 5+ years of IT experience.
  • Must have 5+ years of ISSO experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Must have skills in Information Systems, Information System Security, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).

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