Posted today
Secret
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
IT - Security
Elizabeth City, NC (Off-Site/Hybrid)
The ISSO Level I supports the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Logistics Command (ALC) by assisting in securing avionics systems, aircraft maintenance platforms, and test equipment. This is an entry‑level role that will afford the candidate the opportunity to develop foundational expertise in DoD/DHS aviation cybersecurity and RMF processes while supporting the USCG’s aviation services mission area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support execution of NIST RMF for aircraft-related information systems
- Assist with ATO documentation including SSPs and POA&Ms
- Support vulnerability scans, STIG/SCAP remediation, and compliance efforts
- Monitor systems for security events and escalate as appropriate
- Assist with documentation and security awareness activities
- Collaborate with engineering and aviation maintenance personnel
Required Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of IT or cybersecurity experience (military/ internships acceptable)
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, networks, and incident response
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity principles and concepts, NIST RMF and related standards, DoD security policies and standards (DoD 8510.01, DoD 8500, STIG etc.)
- Familiarity with DoD security tools such as eMASS, Tenable Nessus, ACAS, etc.
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to operate in aviation maintenance/engineering environments
Required Certification (one or more):
- Security+ (CompTIA)
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field preferred
Key Responsibilities:
- Support execution of NIST RMF for aircraft-related information systems
- Assist with ATO documentation including SSPs and POA&Ms
- Support vulnerability scans, STIG/SCAP remediation, and compliance efforts
- Monitor systems for security events and escalate as appropriate
- Assist with documentation and security awareness activities
- Collaborate with engineering and aviation maintenance personnel
Required Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of IT or cybersecurity experience (military/ internships acceptable)
- Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, networks, and incident response
- Familiarity with Cybersecurity principles and concepts, NIST RMF and related standards, DoD security policies and standards (DoD 8510.01, DoD 8500, STIG etc.)
- Familiarity with DoD security tools such as eMASS, Tenable Nessus, ACAS, etc.
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to operate in aviation maintenance/engineering environments
Required Certification (one or more):
- Security+ (CompTIA)
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field preferred
group id: 91092480
