Astrion · 8 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAstrion is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Research & Development Integrated Space Experiments contract at Kirtland AFB. The ISSO will lead cybersecurity compliance, risk management, and system authorization efforts to ensure secure operations for mission-critical systems and networks.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain RMF Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation and processes, including:
System Security Plans (SSP) - creation, review, and maintenance
Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
Risk Assessment Reports (RARs)
Assessment & Authorization (A&A) packages
Conduct and document Security Control Assessments, Security Control Testing, and risk analyses in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01
Develop, evaluate, and maintain Contingency Plans and system-level security procedures
Apply DISA STIGs, secure baselines, and configuration management controls to classified and unclassified systems
Perform and support risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies to address vulnerabilities and improve system posture
Support audits, inspections, and readiness assessments for ATO maintenance and continuous monitoring
Perform other cybersecurity duties as directed by the RISE task leads or Government Customer
Qualification
Required
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance (required at time of hire)
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
CISSP (meets DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II)
5+ years of cybersecurity experience in DoD, IC, or R&D environments, with direct RMF and ATO support responsibilities
Demonstrated hands-on experience in managing A&A for classified systems (Secret/SCI/SAP)
System Security Plan (SSP) development and evaluation
NIST-based security control assessments
NIST risk assessments and risk analysis
Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and secure configuration validation
Strong understanding of DoDI 8500.01, DoDI 8510.01, CNSSI 1253, and NIST SP 800-37 / 53 frameworks
Experience leading or supporting high-visibility customer meetings and engaging with system owners and executive management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of preparing clear, professional documentation and reports
Preferred
Experience supporting AFRL, USSF, or DoD cybersecurity programs
Familiarity with cloud security architectures, hybrid environments, and cross-domain solutions
Experience developing and sustaining enterprise RMF accreditation packages
Knowledge of Program Protection, OPSEC, and classification management
Experience supporting Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Continuous Monitoring activities
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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