Senior Information System Security Officer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary
$164,382–$201,250 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Above market

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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

Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) The Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) serves as a designated cybersecurity professional supporting the Defense Stockpile Management Systems, which includes DIAMONDS, JADE, and NIMACS. This role involves performing critical cybersecurity activities for a large program by coordinating with government agencies to develop, audit, and manage policy, standards, and operating procedures. The officer is responsible for ensuring systems comply with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD directives while managing Authorization to Operate documentation and security test plans. Day-to-day tasks include conducting network audits using STIGs, DISA SCAP, ACAS, and ESS Policy Auditor across Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, and VMWare environments. The role also involves evaluating change requests for firewalls and networks while providing technical leadership to staff to mitigate risks and ensure the integrity of protected government information systems.

What you'll do

  • Ensure all systems comply with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), DoD directives, and agency security mandates.
  • Develop and manage documentation for Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authorization to Connect (ATC), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Conduct network and system audits using STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, and other tools to mitigate vulnerabilities across various operating systems.
  • Implement the Continuous Monitoring program by tracking, reviewing, and closing POA&Ms and risk acceptances.
  • Provide security design management for build processes involving servers, services, and endpoints.
  • Evaluate change requests for firewalls, systems, and networks while assessing associated organizational risks.
  • Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to government leaders to support cyber risk decision-making.
  • Coordinate with government agencies during audits, inspections, and Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Must have a BA/BS degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Must have at least 5 years of IT experience.
  • Must have at least 5 years of Information System Security Officer (ISSO) experience.
  • Must have working knowledge of the Department of Defense Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Must meet DoD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAM level II.
  • US Citizenship.

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