Overview Principal Information System Security Officer (ISSO) LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: TS/SCI CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: Limited; as needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a
Principal Information System Security Officer (ISSO) providing support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).
Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM's main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space.
The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander's scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF's larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS - Years' experience: 30 years of directly related experience or
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD or
- Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience 12 years of which must be in the DoD
- Must be a US citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide ISSO support that will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for the assigned IT. Including activities to maintain situational awareness and to initiate actions to improve or restore cybersecurity posture.
- Implements and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures.
- Completes and maintains required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN17-1303. Individuals in this position must be U.S. citizens
- Ensures all users have the requisite security clearances and need-to-know, complete annual cybersecurity training, and are aware of their responsibilities before being granted access to the IT according to AFMAN 17-1301
- Maintains all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System
- Ensures software, hardware, and firmware complies with appropriate security configuration guidelines, e.g., security technical implementation guides /security requirement guides
- Ensures proper configuration management procedures are followed prior to implementation and contingent upon necessary approval. Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or SCAR.
- Initiates protective or corrective measures, in coordination with the ISSM, when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered
- Reports security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM.
- Initiates exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements
What We Offer - Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
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