AV · 1 month ago
Senior Information Systems Security Officer
Jessup, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $175K/yr
12+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Senior Information Systems Security Officer will support the organization's information assurance program by implementing and enforcing security policies, managing security operations, and conducting risk assessments.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist security authorization activities in compliance with Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (NISCAP) and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Assists with the management of security aspects of the information system and performs day-to-day security operations of the system
Evaluate security solutions to ensure they meet security requirements for processing classified information
Maintain operational security posture for an information system or program to ensure information systems security policies, standards, and procedures are established and followed
Manage changes to system and assesses the security impact of those changes
Perform vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation
Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software, hardware, and firmware
Prepare and reviews documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an IT-related or similar relevant field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Twelve (12) years of related work experience - at least 7 years of experience as an ISSO supporting IC or DoD programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
DoD 8570 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III (i.e., CASP, CISSP, or Associate)
An active TS/SCI with polygraph
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
Leadership Team
Wahid Nawabi
Chairman, President & CEO
Johnathan Jones
Senior Vice President
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