CesiumAstro
aerospace, defense, or government
InformationSystemsSecurityOfficer(ISSO)
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“Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at CesiumAstro. Skills: Information Systems Security, Cybersecurity Compliance, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, CMMC, SCIF operations, Classified systems. Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, and CMMC requirements. Support system authorization activities including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
audit readiness
Industry & Context.
analytical
U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U. S. Department of State, Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance, Active U. S. DoD Secret clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, Minimum of 2 years of experience in information system security, cybersecurity compliance, or ISSO-related roles within aerospace, defense, or government environments, Experience supporting CMMC Level 2 compliance, Experience supporting classified and unclassified information systems in a DoD or aerospace and defense environment, Understanding of system authorization, continuous monitoring, and risk management processes, Understanding of cybersecurity compliance and risk management principles, Familiarity with SCIF operations and classified system security requirements, Exposure to vulnerability scanning and assessment tools, security monitoring and logging tools, and GRC and compliance tools (e. g. , eMASS or equivalent), Working knowledge of of NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-53 and RMF concepts, Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), analytical, documentation, and communication skills, Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience supporting NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC Level 2 compliance is preferred, Active U. S. DoD Secret clearance and DoD 8140 certification are not required but considered a plus
What You'll Do.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53
and CMMC requirements
Support system authorization activities including SSPs
and security documentation
Perform vulnerability tracking and support remediation efforts
Support internal and external audits
Provide support for classified systems and SCIF environments under ISSM guidance
Ensure adherence to classified system handling
and access control requirements
Assist with SCIF sustainment and compliance activities
Assist in identifying
and documenting cybersecurity risks
Support cybersecurity incident response
and remediation activities
Participate in configuration change reviews to assess security impact
Provide guidance to users on cybersecurity policies and procedures
Support onboarding of systems and technologies into compliant environments
Maintain accurate system security documentation
Track compliance metrics and support audit readiness
Contribute to continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with IT, engineering, and program teams to support secure system operations; collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
POA&Ms
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist with implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, and CMMC requirements. Support system authorization activities including SSPs, POA&Ms, and security documentation. Perform vulnerability tracking and support remediation efforts. Support internal and external audits, assessments, and customer reviews. Provide support for classified systems and SCIF environments under ISSM guidance. Ensure adherence to classified system handling, marking, and access control requirements. Assist with SCIF sustainment and compliance activities. Assist in identifying, assessing, and documenting cybersecurity risks. Support cybersecurity incident response, reporting, and remediation activities. Participate in configuration change reviews to assess security impact. Partner with IT, engineering, and program teams to support secure system operations. Provide guidance to users on cybersecurity policies and procedures. Support onboarding of systems and technologies into compliant environments. Maintain accurate syst
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