Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description
Join BAE Systems' Intelligence and Security sector and be a part of a team who solves some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are looking for a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our diverse and dedicated team.
As a Senior Information Systems Security Officer you will be responsible for safeguarding an organization's computer networks and systems to the highest standards. The primary focus is on ensuring the security, integrity, and confidentiality of data within these systems. In this role, you will:
Serve as a Senior Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will play a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing cybersecurity initiatives.
Your responsibilities may include:
Conducting technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.
Ensuring system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.
Working with the application leads, sysadmins, DBAs, developers, and testers to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.
Answering questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in.
Supporting security assessment events and respond to all questions from ISSMs and SCAs
Developing and maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and other required security documentation using XACTA.
Driving IATT and ATO efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, cyber, and Authorizing Official (AO).
Implementing and validating NIST 800-53 controls in cloud-native DPaaS environments.
Applying Zero Trust principles to secure data services, including identity, segmentation, and flow control.
Supporting the Government in the enforcement of the design and implementation of trusted relationships among external systems and architectures.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Active TS/SCI with active CI Polygraph clearance.
Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.
Proficiency with XACTA and DIA's RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.
Proficiency with Splunk.
Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).
Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.
Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
13 Years of experience in Software or Systems Engineering roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master's Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.