About this role
Basic Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree and 6 months of job-related experience.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
Responsibilities for this Position
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical Space Force information systems. The ISSO implements, monitors, and enforces security controls in accordance with regulatory, contractual, and organizational requirements. This role plays a critical part in system authorization, continuous monitoring, incident response, and compliance with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or industry-specific standards. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Implement and maintain security controls for information systems in accordance with approved security plans and policies
- Support system authorization and accreditation processes (e.g., ATO, reauthorization)
- Monitor system security posture and perform continuous monitoring activities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and security impact assessments
- Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST RMF, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CJIS, FedRAMP)
- Review system changes and assess security impacts prior to implementation
- Coordinate and participate in security audits, assessments, and inspections
- Track and remediate Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Investigate and respond to security incidents, documenting findings and corrective actions
- Ensure security documentation is current, accurate, and approved
- Collaborate with system owners, administrators, developers, and compliance teams
- Assist COMSEC custodians in the execution of COMSEC duties in the local office space
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance in a reasonable amount of time
Salary Note
This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range
USD $90,833.00 - USD $100,767.00 /Yr.Company Overview
General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Other facts
About General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
At General Dynamics Mission Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, we develop mission critical C4ISR solutions across the land, sea, air, space and cyber domains, but that doesn’t tell our whole story.
When downed pilots are isolated in enemy territory, our equipment gives them a lifeline to call home. When a student opens a textbook to learn about the universe, they’re looking at data and pictures sent using our technology. When the government needs to share crucial top-secret information, our products help them keep this information out of the wrong hands. When sailors need to locate underwater mines, our technology allows them to find explosives with unmanned underwater vehicles.
Delivering C4ISR technology is what we do but we think why we do it is more important.
What you'll do
- The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical Space Force information systems. This includes implementing security controls, monitoring system security posture, and responding to security incidents.
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