Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Date Posted:

2025-06-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA827: 100 Headquarters Dr San Jose 100 Headquarters Drive , San Jose, CA, 95134 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace

Applied Signal Technology’s (AST) Security organization is seeking an Industrial Systems Security Officer (ISSO) who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world.  AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation, and work-life balance.

As the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will work closely with the local Industrial Security Team.  Your responsibilities will encompass managing information systems and networks, executing security processes and projects within classified environments.

This is an ONSITE position at our San Jose, CA location.  To find out more about AST, please click the following link - Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do

• Will be responsible for interpreting and implementing government and national department regulations and policies, which requires establishment, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive and compliant computer security program.

• Will be responsible for oversight of destruction and release procedures for systems, components and media, and must be able to apply test and evaluation procedures, configuration management concepts, and risk management.

• Will perform computer security functions as assigned, including preparation and submission of System Security Plans (SSPs), computer security briefings, computer/network security audits, inventories, virus definition updates, and conducts security investigations.

• Will work with PM, Network engineers and System Administrators to ensure compliant Information Systems and Network architecture for classified systems.

• Travel up to 15% - require some travel and will work at other AST offices from time to time or as needed

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or 6 years of relevant experience

• 2 years of experience as an Information Systems Security Analyst, security engineering, or IT experience that includes Cybersecurity

• Experience supporting computer hardware platforms and multiple operating systems in both stand-alone and LAN/WAN configurations

• Working knowledge of operating systems security features and settings (e.g., Windows, Unix/Linux)

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain polygraph prior to start.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• DoD 8570 certification IAM Level I certification within first 6 months of hire (Security+ CE/CISSP or equivalent certification)

• Experience as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

• Working knowledge of the aspects of information systems security as it applies to NISPOM, DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, NIST SPs, and other government doctrines

• Firm understanding of (ICD 503) and corporate security policy and processes and Implementation of Splunk and Splunk dashboards are a plus; understanding of Networks and gear to include (Cisco, Brocade, etc.)

• Proficiency with LINUX considered. Mainly R