General Dynamics Information Technology · 11 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) II
Lompoc, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $121K/yr
2+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the operational security posture of an information system, managing security aspects, and ensuring compliance with security authorization packages.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities
Prepare, review, and update authorization packages
Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media
Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s)
Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change
Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly
Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies)
Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties
Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans
Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them
Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems
Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers
Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries
Qualification
Required
Top Secret/SCI clearance level must currently possess
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must be able to obtain
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Information Security
Information Security Management
Information System Security
Bachelor's degree OR Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)
IAT Level II or IAM Level II - within 6 months of hire (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
TS/SCI required
Must be able to attain – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Must be able to regularly lift up to 50lbs
Benefits
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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