Information System Security Officer

Description

SAIC is seeking a talented and detailed-oriented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center alongside the government customer in Newport, RI.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), you are expected to leverage technical and information assurance (IA) expertise to monitor our customer's computing systems, networks, and environments to detect, correct, and mitigate security policy non-compliance, vulnerabilities, and risks that potentially jeopardize national security. You will have the opportunity to work with multi-disciplined engineering teams and organizations to develop and implement security strategies to mitigate security risks for mission-critical information systems, networks, and computing environments. Your talents, perspectives, and efforts will contribute directly to the safeguarding of valuable weapon systems and data, ensuring positive mission outcomes. Role may include up to 10% periodic travel.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:

• Bachelors and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in IT security or related field.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required - (CompTIA Sec+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, SSCP).
• Strong understanding of DoD security policies and guidelines, including Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with managing and implementing security controls and requirements for DoD information systems.
• Experience with conducting security assessments.
• Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel as required.
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with SSBN/Ballistic Missile Submarines and Navy combat/weapon systems is extremely desired.
• Navy Firecontrol Technician (FT) or Missile Technician (MT) experience, Enlisted Navy experience, and systems engineering or cybersecurity experience.
• TS/SCI preferred.
• Experience in developing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Previous Cybersecurity Workforce (CWF) designation.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM Level II+ is preferred. (CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CISA, CASP+).
• A degree (BS) or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field is a plus.