Information Systems Security Officer

SAIC · Chantilly · $120,000–$160,000 (stated in the posting)

SAIC seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team of professionals providing technical and program services to the U.S. Government (USG). SAIC provides research, engineering, design, analysis, acquisition, development, integration, test, and operations support USG Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) customers. We support development and delivery of next generation and generation after next national security systems based on land, at sea, in air, and in space.

The ISSO sought here serves a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational Experimental Satellite Ground solutions. This position provides Systems Engineering & Technical Advisory (SETA) support services. This position has a target salary range of $120,000 to $160,000. Your responsibilities include some or all the following:

Support systems security authorization and continuous monitoring activities for assigned systems
Support the preparation, review, and submission of security authorization packages, including SSPs, POA&Ms, and related authorization artifacts
System Patch Management: Utilize patch deployment tools and hardening guidelines to ensure security compliance of the customer’s networked and cloud compute infrastructure
System Hardening: Apply and verify Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and vendor hardening guides to secure operating systems and applications
Vulnerability Scanning & Remediation: Conduct regular vulnerability scans to detect vulnerabilities and developer & implement remediation actions
Cloud Security: Experience with cloud-based patching and hardening techniques leveraging commercial cloud provider tools and best practices
Security & Configuration Management: Implement security controls (e.g. VLANs, firewall rules, and encryption) to protect network systems and data
Risk Management: Analyze vulnerability scan findings to identify risks, develop remediation plans, and track progress
Documentation: Maintain security documentation, including system baseline, hardening procedures, and all hardware software changes
Track systems risks, assessment findings, POA&M activities, and remediation status to ensure timely resolution
Facilitate recurring stakeholder meetings and provide compliance status updates, reporting, and risk summaries
Collaborate with FVEY partners to enhance security posture and best practices across a federated network

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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