Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Impulse Space

Job Location:

Redondo Beach, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 125000

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Impulse is responsible for maintaining the operational security posture of assigned information systems and supporting the organizations information security program. Working under the direction of the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) the ISSO ensures that systems operate within their approved security authorization and comply with applicable regulatory and contractual security requirements.

The ISSO supports the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems including development and maintenance of authorization documentation continuous monitoring activities vulnerability management and coordination of system changes that may affect authorization status. This role requires close collaboration with IT administrators engineers and program management to ensure security controls are properly implemented while supporting operational mission requirements.

The ISSO serves as the day-to-day security point of contact for assigned systems and provides regular status updates to the ISSM regarding compliance posture system changes vulnerabilities and potential security risks.

Responsibilities

Support the ISSM in maintaining the security posture of assigned information systems.
Assist in the development implementation and maintenance of RMF authorization documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and supporting artifacts.
Perform continuous monitoring activities including audit log review configuration validation vulnerability tracking and security control verification.
Coordinate system changes through configuration management processes and conduct security impact assessments for proposed modifications to hardware software or system architecture.
Verify that user access is granted only to individuals with the appropriate clearance authorization training and need-to-know.
Track and manage vulnerabilities identified through vulnerability scans security assessments and compliance checks ensuring remediation actions are documented and completed.
Report cybersecurity incidents anomalies and security violations in accordance with organizational and government reporting requirements.
Participate in configuration control boards (CCB) or change management activities when security impact assessments are required.
Ensure system security documentation remains current accurate and available to authorized personnel.
Support internal and external security inspections authorization activities and compliance assessments.
Coordinate with IT and engineering teams to ensure systems are configured in accordance with approved security baselines and applicable DISA STIGs.

Regulatory Framework

This role operates within the following security and compliance frameworks:

NISPOM (32 CFR Part 117)
DoDI 8510.01 Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls
NIST SP 800-171 (Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information)
CMMC 2.0
DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
DoD 8140 Cyber Workforce Framework

Minimum Qualifications

DoD 8140 compliant certification meeting IAT Level II or IAM Level I requirements (e.g. Security CE CAP CASP CISM CISSP)
Experience supporting RMF authorization processes and maintaining system authorization documentation
Experience developing and maintaining SSPs POA&Ms and related authorization artifacts
Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls
Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements
Experience reviewing system logs and conducting security compliance reviews

Preferred Skills and Experience

Familiarity with NISPOM requirements for cleared defense contractors
Experience managing authorization packages within eMASS or similar RMF tools
Experience applying DISA STIGs to operating systems and applications
Experience with security and vulnerability management tools such as Nessus Splunk or SCAP/STIG Viewer
Experience supporting security assessments audits or authorization activities
Familiarity with COMSEC environments or classified system operations
Experience supporting government contract security requirements including DD Form 254
Experience managing security requirements across multiple programs or systems

Additional Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance and eligibility for SCI access

Additional Information:

Compensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority