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Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Space Dynamics LaboratoryNorth Logan, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2025
💰 $136,000/yr($77,000/yr – $136,000/yr)
About the role
Job ID: 3561
Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: North Logan, Utah
Company: Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL)
About Us:
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has been solving complex challenges in space and defense for over 60 years. As a nonprofit research organization affiliated with Utah State University, SDL specializes in cutting-edge technologies including satellites, sensors, cybersecurity, and space-based systems.
We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to work Collateral Cybersecurity efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry best practices. If you have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and information system security, as well as utilizing tools like Nessus and Splunk, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:
Security Compliance & Risk Management
Mid-Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: North Logan, Utah
Company: Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL)
About Us:
The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has been solving complex challenges in space and defense for over 60 years. As a nonprofit research organization affiliated with Utah State University, SDL specializes in cutting-edge technologies including satellites, sensors, cybersecurity, and space-based systems.
We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to work Collateral Cybersecurity efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry best practices. If you have at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and information system security, as well as utilizing tools like Nessus and Splunk, we want to hear from you!Key Responsibilities:
Security Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensures information systems comply with NIST 800-53, RMF, DAAPM, and other security frameworks
- Conducts risk assessments, vulnerability management, and mitigation planning
- Performs audit log reduction and analysis as well as SIEM tuning and configuration
- Maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for classified systems
- Oversees security operations, threat analysis, and intrusion detection
- Develops and executes incident response plans to protect sensitive data
- Implements continuous monitoring strategies to proactively identify threats
- Working knowledge of NIPR/SIPRNet and its IR and ConMon tools
- Develops security policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with DoD regulations
- Ensures thorough audit readiness and proper documentation of security controls
- Manages security training programs to promote best practices
- Works closely with the ISSM, program teams, IT teams, and security personnel to strengthen SDL’s cybersecurity posture
- Supports security assessments and interfaces with government agencies (e.g., DoD and IC entities)
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in information systems security, cybersecurity, or related fields (experience with NIPR/SIPRNet or Enterprise/WAN support, a plus)
- Education: High School Diploma plus 10 years related experience or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Scienc
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