Information Systems Security Officer

Join the University of Daytons Research Institute (UDRI) CuttingEdge Cybersecurity Team! UDRI is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our dynamic Sensor & Software Systems division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that develops advanced technologies for the Department of Defense and other government agencies. This position offers health dental and vision insurance retirement disability tuition assistance for you and your dependents vacation/sick accrual and holiday pay. Apply today!

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position is supporting the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). The RSO increases mission readiness by rapidly identifying applying and scaling technology essential to the operation and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force. Success comes from our teamwork and mutual respect for each others talents and unique perspectives.

This role supports the government cyber lead and provides cybersecurity support for advanced softwareintensive technologies to include agile manufacturing conditionedbased maintenance augmented reality/virtual reality cloudbased infrastructure and services and robotics.

Responsibilities:
Serve as cybersecurity technical advisor consultant and primary point of contact to the Program Manager Information System Owner and other stakeholders for the Information systems
Assessing systems for vulnerabilities and providing corrective recommendations.
Supporting government Cyber lead in performing RMF activities leading to system RMF acceptance IAW DoDI 8510.01 NIST 800series special publications USAF policy and instructions and guidance as applicable on RSO IT systems in networked standalone and cloud configurations.
Support coordinate and continuously monitor system security posture and ensure adverse events are formally handled and reported
Developing reviewing and updating necessary documentation associated with achieving RMF accreditation of each system.
Applying currently accepted methods for documenting the RMF status of each RSO system within the DoD environment.
Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for all systems
Managing projects in compliance with DoD and AF RMF policies including but not limited to the following:
o DoDI 8500.01 Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework for DoD Information Technology.
o DoD 8570.01 M Information Assurance Training Certification and Workforce Management.
o CNSSI 1253 Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems.
o NIST 800series Special Publications (SP).
o Computer Security including SP 80053 Security Controls and Assessment Procedures for Federal Information Systems and Organizations and Air Force Instruction Series 17.
Cyberspace:
Accomplishing system categorization security control selection security control implementation security control assessment and security control monitoring including but not limited to accomplishing the RMF steps as outlined in DoDI 8510.01 on a systembysystem basis
Providing system performance reporting.
Support System Administrator for multiple cloud projects and implementations.
Supporting Interim Authority to Test (IATT)/ Authority to Operate (ATO) planning and .

Bachelors of Science Degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field
7 years relevant cybersecurity and information technology experience
7 years experience with the NIST RMF process or ISO Standards.
Current Security Certification
Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) application experience
Cloud Application experience
The applicant must meet DoD 8570.01M IAM Level I or higher certification requirements on hire date
Familiarity with the DOD Information Assurance Vulnerability Management program
Past experience with submission of system security package to DoD for ATO IATO etc.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain a Secret level security clearance
Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Masters of Science Degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or related field
CISM certification (DoD 8570.01M IAM Level II)
9 years DoD cybersecurity experience
9 years experience with the NIST RMF process and/or ISO Standards.
9 years experience with the FISMA Standards
7 years experience with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
3 years working in an Agile development environment
7 years experience supporting various software projects as they strive to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO) or Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
Experience with commercial scanners such as XACTA and Tenable Nessus Scanner
Willingness to work in a hybrid work environment
7 years experience providing formal documentation of results to RMF and presenting to approving officials (or supporting ATO briefs)
Current Secret level security clearance or currently in the process of obtaining a Secret level security clearance (T3 Investigation)
Ability to promote inclusive excellence in the workplace

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission the University is committed to the principles of diversity equity and inclusion. Informed by this commitment we seek to increase diversity achieve equitable outcomes and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer we will not discriminate against minorities women protected veterans individuals with disabilities or on the basis of age race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity.