Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Audit-Focused

Description

Location : NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement : Active Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, position will be 100% on-site

As the ISSO , you will provide support to NAVAIR's Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office, PMA-205.

ASEC is seeking an Audit-Focused ISSO to support NAVAIR's Naval Aviation Training Systems and Ranges Program Office (PMA-205). This role emphasizes internal security auditing (80%+) with additional ISSO duties as needed. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience conducting system and network audits, particularly using SolarWinds tools, to identify vulnerabilities, enforce compliance, and enhance overall cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities :

• Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies.
• Performing vulnerability assessments using the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated Benchmarks.
• Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Performing security control continuous monitoring, reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems.
• Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL).
• Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations.
• Providing guidance of cross-functional cybersecurity efforts ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones.
• Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles.
• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures.
• Position may require flexibility in working hours.

The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

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Equally Important :

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

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Who We Are :

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.