Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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!  

 Summary   

The Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supports the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, managing, and maintaining the cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) program for C‑17 Training Systems (TS). This role ensures compliance with U.S. Government cybersecurity requirements, manages vulnerability assessments, oversees accreditation activities, and serves as the primary site security interface for internal and external stakeholders. The Traveling ISSO supports sustainment activities, integrates cybersecurity controls into system updates, monitors system posture, and assists in maintaining security authorization packages. The role involves frequent travel to customer and site locations to ensure consistent security practices and alignment with contractual and regulatory directives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities   

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

• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and procedures (NIST, DoD, Air Force). 

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

• Conduct system security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses. 

• Monitor and enforce controls within eMASS and support system accreditation under RMF. 

• Assist in preparing and maintaining RMF security authorization documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms. 

• Provide cybersecurity support for C‑17 sustainment activities, including upgrades, patching, and configuration management. 

• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to integrate cybersecurity into sustainment workflows. 

• Manage and respond to system security incidents, ensuring proper documentation and mitigation. 

• Continuously monitor C‑17 information systems for anomalies or security events. 

• Provide technical guidance on secure configuration, operation, and maintenance of sustainment systems. 

• Support secure implementation and testing of system backups, redundancy processes, and disaster recovery procedures. 

• Ensure cybersecurity activities meet compliance standards under DoD 8500.01 and related directives. 

• Prepare reports on system security posture, risk assessments, and audit findings for leadership and regulatory bodies. 

• Support delivery of security awareness training and best practices for system users and maintainers. 

• Serve as liaison between cybersecurity, IT, sustainment, and aircraft support teams. 

• Interface with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader sustainment and cybersecurity objectives. 

• Promote a security‑focused culture within cross‑functional teams. 

• Support cybersecurity proposal development and Basis of Estimate (BOE) activities. 

• Maintain cybersecurity schedules and support coordination efforts directed by the Lead ISSO. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements   

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Info