Information Systems Security Officer

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security and civil aviation by revolutionizing our customers training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety efficiency and readiness.

• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAEs Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.

• CAE Values: Empowerment Innovation Excellence Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

• A work environment where all employees are valued respected and safe

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver take initiatives and make decisions

• Recognition professional development advancement and having fun!

Summary

As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) you will join the CAE USA Inc. Classified Cyber Security Team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs to ensure classified information systems meet cyber security requirements and government directives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this role you will leverage your technical and leadership skills to:

• Interpret the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM) in determining technical Information Assurance (IA) requirements conduct cyber risk assessment activities including vulnerability analysis analysis of mitigation solutions and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Assist program personnel at offsite locations to ensure they meet USG certification requirements and are properly trained to execute the cybersecurity program effectively and maintain security compliance

• Develop system documentation for information system authorization security management and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone information systems.

• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the information system/A&A lifecycle.

• Coordinate and participate in continuous monitoring activities in accordance with DoD requirements by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity toolsets.

• Perform hardware/software configuration management

• Assist with technical investigative activities data integrity containments and assist with reports of investigation for IA related security events.

• Coordinate with cyber systems security engineers system architects and developers to provide oversight in the development of secure technical solutions.

• Participate in implementation of current and future security domains and architectures including those which may introduce new service areas.

• Conduct system audits and compliance/vulnerability scans and interpret results

• Travel to offsite locations to establish RMF requirements and provide ATO artifacts to the customer

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 1 years of prior related experience. Or

• Bachelors Degree in discipline (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.

• Currently possess an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT level II certified credentials (e.g. SEC)

• Working knowledge of security standards and frameworks rules and regulations and system trust principals such as FIPS NIST SP 800 Series JSIG DAAPM and/or ICD.

• Experience managing cybersecurity requirements operating in collateral Special Access Programs (SAP) and /or Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments for an enterprise/major business portfolio of programs.

• Experience successfully interfacing with internal/external customers (DCSA AO/DAO GCAs IT Program Managers Program Engineering Cyber Architects/Engineers etc.)

• Experience with the authorization and approval (A&A) of classified information systems

• Excellent communications skills oral and written

• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated and possesses good written verbal listening and presentation skills particularly in documenting evaluation results

• Confident personality with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities

• Ability to travel up to 50%

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments

• Experience with SIEM and Compliance scanning tools (e.g. Splunk Nessus ACAS SCC SCAP Solar Winds STIG Viewer Vulnerator etc.)

• Self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently and across an ambiguous and uncertain landscape

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials in any form. Shall not divulge any information or afford access to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. Some travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to operate a personal computer and sit at workstation for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic including disability and protected veteran status as defined under federal state or local laws.

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