Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Canvas Inc.About the role
Job Title: Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Kirtland, AFB- Albuquerque, NM
Canvas is seeking a Information System Security Officer( ISSO) in support of the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) contract, you will be part of our team's efforts to empower the Department of Defense's navigation warfare (NAVWAR) mission to ensure positioning, navigation, and navigation timing superiority. Our mission is to provide combatant commanders and joint force commanders with subject matter expertise on planning and conducting NAVWAR by providing knowledge of friendly and enemy NAVWAR Order of Battle and PNT-related successes and threats.
Duties:
- Perform all ISSO duties and responsibilities in DODI 8500.01, DODI 8510.01, U.S. Air Force, and Space Force Policy.
- Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the information system (IS) on multiple security domains and classifications to meet Intelligence Community (IC), DoD, and Air Force/Space Force cybersecurity/information assurance regulations and policies to the vendors and /or customers.
- Develop, review, evaluate, and verify self‐testing results to validate enclave security requirements in accordance with applicable Intelligence Community, DoD, and Army cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) regulations, policies, and organizational security policies) in Information Systems (ISs) are met. ISs include Cross Domain Solution Suites (CDSS), Cloud, On‐Prem, Tactical, etc., within the program's portfolio.
- Perform validation steps, comparing actual and expected results and analyzing the differences to identify impact and risks and resolve issues before formal Security Test events or Site‐Based Security Assessments (SBSA).
- Ensure Army IS cybersecurity‐related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, and SOPs concerning system security.
- Prepare and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) system accreditation Body of Evidence (BOE) packages using the eMASS, XACTA, or other approved A&A tools, including System Security Plans, Risk Assessment Reports, System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SCTM), and other documentation as required by ICD 503, NIST 800‐53, CNSSI 1254, or the Authorizing Official (AO).
- The position may require CONUS/OCONUS travel and shiftwork supporting operations, exercises, and conferences.
- Due to the nature of the position, if selected, you will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Requirements:
- 10 Years of relevant Information Security experience
- Prior experience with DoD Information Assurance (IA) regulations, policies, and procedures
- BA/BS in computer science, computer programming, computer engineering, or a related field
- Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III Certified
- Must have a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ISC2 or equivalent certification
Security Clearance: Current Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/ SCI clearance
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
- Competitive Wages*
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(
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