C-17 Information Systems Security Officer

About This Role

Who We Are: 

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness. 

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. 

• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed. 

What We Have to Offer: 

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance 

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe 

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions 

• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun! 

This position is contingent on contract award.

Summary  

The C-17 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will report to the Lead ISSO and be responsible for providing cybersecurity support and ensuring the secure operation of information systems used in the sustainment of C-17 aircraft. This role focuses on compliance with DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies, management of system security, and the implementation of risk management frameworks (RMF). The ISSO will work closely with program managers, IT personnel, system administrators, and maintenance teams to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of aircraft-related systems. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Cybersecurity and Risk Management: 

• Ensure compliance with applicable cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and procedures, including NIST, DoD, and Air Force guidelines. 

• Perform vulnerability and compliance scans as required using DoD approved scanning tools. 

• Perform system security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify potential security threats. 

• Monitor and enforce security controls within eMASS, maintaining system accreditation under the Risk Management Framework (RMF). 

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of security authorization packages (e.g., System Security Plans, POA&Ms). 

• Sustainment Duties: 

• Provide cybersecurity support for ongoing sustainment activities for C-17 aircraft, including software and hardware upgrades, patch management, and configuration control. 

• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to ensure that cybersecurity measures are integrated into sustainment workflows and system updates. 

• Manage security incidents related to information systems supporting C-17 sustainment, ensuri