AV · 8 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer
Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expAeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Information Systems Security Officer will serve as the authoritative guardian of system security, responsible for maintaining accreditation, enforcing change control, and ensuring systems remain compliant and protected.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Act as the primary Change Manager, controlling and documenting all system modifications
Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate threats
Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and Security Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs)
Ensure continuous compliance with DoD, federal, and organizational cybersecurity standards
Maintain strict oversight of configuration baselines and change control processes
Manage all activities related to Certification & Accreditation (C&A) for assigned systems
Perform security impact analysis for every proposed change before implementation
Provide expert guidance to system owners and engineering teams on risk reduction strategies
Track, prioritize, and validate remediation of findings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. An additional four (4) years of ISSO experience may be substituted
10+ years of experience in a similar Information System Security Officer (ISSO) role
Strong background with security tools, encryption protocols, and enterprise security technologies
Must meet DoD 8570 IAM Level I (or higher) certification requirements. Examples include: CAP, Security+ CE, GSLC, or equivalent
TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred
Ability to manage multiple systems and competing priorities with precision
Experience supporting DoD or federal information systems
Excellent communication skills for working with system owners, engineers, and leadership
Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800‑53, and related frameworks
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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