AIT is the world's largest provider of automation, factory integration and tooling solutions dedicated to the global aerospace, defense, and space launch vehicle industries.
Job Summary:
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for supporting and defending classified networks hosted at the corporate level. They are cyber security professionals that are Subject Matter Experts (SME) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs ensuring classified information systems meet cyber security requirements and government directives by auditing, detecting, analyzing and mitigating cyber threats across multiple Enterprise networks
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide hands on technical assistance for complex systems/networks, cyber technology development/implementation, assessing threats/vulnerabilities, and supporting customer needs (meetings, calls, emails, demonstrations, etc.).
• Participate in planning and implementation of current and future security domains including those which may introduce new service areas (i.e., Cloud Computing, DevSecOps, etc.).
• Develop system documentation for information system authorization (authority to operate), security management, and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone classified information systems.
• Perform system auditing, vulnerability risk assessments, Assured File Transfers, hardware/software configuration management, data integrity containments and investigations on IA related security violations/incidents.
• Proactive identification and resolution of security obstacles/issues affecting architectures and deployments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in cyber security or a related discipline.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of one-year professional experience, two years of equivalent experience/combined education, or four years of professional experience all within the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) contracted defense industry.
• Possess a minimum of a DoD 8570 IAM Level-II Certification (i.e., Security+ CE).
• Possess DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification (i.e., CISSP, CASP+ CE, CISM).
• Minimum of "active" DoD personal security clearance (Secret) with ability to obtain approval for special program access.
• Experience with Risk Managed Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
• Verifiable experience executing security hardening on diverse LINUX and Windows Operating Systems based on approved DISA STIGs and SRGs.
• Demonstrated expertise in the development and implementation of risk administration, developing system security plans (SSP), and associated accredited information system artifacts (e.g. POAM, SCTM, hardware and software baselines etc.)
• Experience in designing, developing, and integrating classified accredited information systems and networks in compliance with government regulations.
• Experience with standard security and network environment tools and applications.
• Knowledge of other security disciplines and how they impact and interact with information system security.
• Experience with network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and risk mitigation strategy for accredited information system.
• Experience with multi-tenancy infrastructure.
• Recognized cloud proficiency (CSSP, AWS, CSA, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK, or others), preferred.
• Cloud integration experience.

Work Conditions:
Work Hours:

• Standard work schedule, overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines, required travel, and emergent conditions.

Travel Requirements:

• This position may involve travel up to 20% of the time.

Competencies- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Can multitask and manage multiple large to small projects in a cross functional environment.
• Create and maintain complex files and written documents.
• Hands on, get it done attitude.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Work in a high energy, high volume, rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of responsibility and motivation.
• Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives to solve emerging problems.
• Maintain confidentiality while processing and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Perform consistently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to obtain facts that ensure that information is complete and accurate.
• Work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and contractors.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Physical Demands:

• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

AIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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