Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Audit-Focused

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, position will be 100% on-site

As the ISSO, you will provide support to NAVAIR’s Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office, PMA-205.   

ASEC is seeking an Audit-Focused ISSO to support NAVAIR’s Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205). This role emphasizes internal security auditing (80%+) with additional ISSO duties as needed. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience conducting system and network audits, particularly using SolarWinds tools, to identify vulnerabilities, enforce compliance, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Providing guidance of cross-functional cybersecurity efforts ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones. 
• Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles. 
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.
• Position may require flexibility in working hours.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Requirements

Education and Experience:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related STEM discipline is  preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of ISSO or cybersecurity experience, with at least 3 years focused on system/network security auditing.
• Experience with SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM), ARM, and related monitoring/auditing tools is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP Compliance Checker, and DoD information security standards.
• Familiarity with NIAP/Common Criteria, DoD APL, and DoD/IC cybersecurity directives.

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates must hold a current IAM Level II certification (e.g., ClSSP, CISM, CASP+ or SecurityX, CAP) as defined by DoD 8570.01-M. Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications as part of your application. These documents help us verify qualifications during the initial screening process.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Top Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $135,000 - $155,000 annually, b