Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Company: BAE Systems
Location: Nashua
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description
Jumpstart your career as a Cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.
If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security team here at Electronic Systems (ES).
Responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.

This position will work with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position supports cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs(s) to include the enforcement of System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls.
Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)
High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment
Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.
Strong organizational skills
Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), and program personnel
Basic understanding of simple networks, operations systems and computer functions.
Coursework in a technical disciplines (i.e. programming/scripting, systems administration, cybersecurity/information assurance, etc.)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
Working knowledge of information security technology
Working knowledge of information security management and compliance
Experience with auditing and certifying compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).
Experience with the preparation of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documents and procedures
Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.
Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.%17176241%

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