Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Adaptive Optics Associates-Xinetics (AOA Xinetics), a wholly-owned Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Payload and Ground Systems Division Business Venture, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for a variety of applications. 

AOA Xinetics (AOX) is an end-to-end engineering company that creates solutions, puts them into practice, and manufactures them. We develop solutions to some of the nation’s hardest technical challenges leveraging advanced technical capabilities in optical, mechanical, software, electronics controls, systems, test and manufacturing engineering to perform applied research, engineering development, and precision manufacturing.

Learn more about AOX at https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/aoa-xinetics      

Overview

Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will join our team of qualified, diverse security professionals that support a wide range of systems and programs to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of key infrastructure for multiple Department of Defense (DoD) programs. You must be knowledgeable of information technology and security principles. This is a dynamic, highly technical, multi-tasking environment that demands above average customer service, communication and organizational skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Ultimate responsibility for the information systems security program and classified networks

• Knowledge of NISPOM, DAAPM, eMASS and/or other governing documentation

• Liaison between Government, IT, INFOSEC, Security, and programs for each classified network

• Work directly with the ISSM/FSO to ensure program and overall security needs are met

• Support maintenance compliance for all collateral information systems in the facility

• Assist in security configuration validation of all classified operating systems and network devices

• Collaborate to ensure all systems are compliant and in scope of current accreditation

• Assist in managing “Configuration Management” for all classified networks

• Manage the disestablishment of information systems (“Cradle to Grave”)

• Maintain data back up

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience; OR an associate degree with 4 years of experience

• Must have Security+ or CISSP OR must have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date

• Experience in administrative server operating systems, desktop build and configurations, configuring printers, group policy and active directory

• Possess verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with program personnel

• US Citizenship is a requirement for employment

• Active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, a Security+ CE, and 3 years of experience with Certification and Accreditation of classified systems and Risk Management Framework

• Current CISSP or equivalent

• Knowledge of NEXPOSE, SPLUNK, SCAP, POA&Ms, NIST, DIACAP, NISPOM, system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development

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Salary Range: $85,000 USD - $127,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.