Rocket Lab · 3 hours ago
Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Tucson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft solutions. The Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for maintaining the security posture of classified information systems and implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
AerospaceSoftwareManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensure classified information systems meet cybersecurity requirements and government directives through the performance of system auditing, vulnerability risk assessments, assured file transfers, hardware and software configuration management, data integrity control implementation, and investigations on security violations and/or incidents
Provide cybersecurity education and training to all system users; Provide technical and procedural Information System security expertise as needed
Assume System Administrator and ISSE responsibilities as necessary and assist in other disciplines of Security as needed to support the program
Develop, maintain, and update, in coordination with all system stakeholders, any required POA&Ms to identify system weaknesses, mitigating actions, resources, and timelines for corrective actions. Entries in the POA&M will be based on vulnerabilities and recommendations identified during assessments
Maintain the system(s) in accordance with the security plan and Authorization to Operate (ATO); manage, maintain, and execute the continuous monitoring strategy
Ensure approved procedures are used for sanitizing and releasing system components and media
Perform other security-related duties as assigned or required by program needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience culminating in at least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field as an ISSO, ISSE, or System Administrator implementing or managing cybersecurity requirements, security plans, and accreditation packages for classified information systems under DoD and/or IC organizations
Must possess or be able to obtain DoD 8140 IAM Level II security certification within 4 months of employment (CISSP, CISM or Security+ equivalent)
Experience with eMASS, SNOW, NIST 800-53, and NIST 800-171 implementations
Experience with cyber tools such as Nessus, Splunk, etc
Active DoD Top Secret SCI clearance with CI polygraph as required by program sponsor(s) with a current SSBI
Ability to travel in support of other locations or programs when required
Preferred
Experience developing and executing program protection strategies for existing and developing NISP, SAR, and/or SCI programs
Ability to manage large projects or processes that span outside of immediate job area
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and operate as a team member
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
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