Posted today
Top Secret/SCI
$180,000 - $215,000
Polygraph
IT - Security
Annapolis, MD (On-Site/Office)
Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Information Systems Security Officer will serve as the authoritative guardian of system security, responsible for maintaining accreditation, enforcing change control, and ensuring every system under their watch remains compliant, resilient, and protected. This role demands precision, vigilance, and deep technical expertise.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000
The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Clearance Level
Top Secret with Poly
ITAR Requirement:
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Information Systems Security Officer will serve as the authoritative guardian of system security, responsible for maintaining accreditation, enforcing change control, and ensuring every system under their watch remains compliant, resilient, and protected. This role demands precision, vigilance, and deep technical expertise.
Position 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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
- 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
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
- 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.
Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000
The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
Clearance Level
Top Secret with Poly
ITAR Requirement:
T his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
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