AV · 8 hours ago
Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems, seeking a Cyber Security Engineer/Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join their team. The role involves developing system security plans, performing risk management framework processes, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity requirements.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the cybersecurity team, developing System Security Plans (SSPs), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages
Perform technical work utilizing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process including analyzing and solving Information Assurance (IA)-related technical problems
Ensure that system security artifacts are developed, reviewed, and updated as needed
Confirm all RMF requirements are properly addressed and required artifacts are loaded and managed within Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop actionable recommendations with effective solutions
Interface with other cyber teams to review RMF Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and ensure timely delivery of CDRL artifacts, while providing feedback to ensure the sufficiency and quality of cyber artifacts
Periodically conduct a review of each system’s audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed
Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of systems using expertise in relevant information systems security
Track and monitor Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Conduct reviews of cybersecurity artifacts and technical briefings and work with customer to resolve any findings
Ensure that identified security controls are implemented and operating as intended through all phases of the lifecycle
Track deliverables (i.e., artifacts, schedules, metrics)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of related professional experience
Active Secret clearance
DoD 8570 compliant IAM Level II certification is required (Security +)
Experience with DoD's RMF and SSP processes
Preferred
Experience with MDA specific RMF and SSP processes
Self-Motivated
Customer-oriented
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
AV
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Current Stage
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$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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