Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - VA

Date Posted:

2023-08-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA156: 8111 Gatehouse Rd, FallsChurch 8111 Gatehouse Road , Falls Church, VA, 22042 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

This job is CONTINGENT upon funding, an open position, customer approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain our customer's sensitive clearance.

An experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is needed to join the cyber security team of a major nationwide organization, with thousands of sites, to continually improve its complex multi-protocol nationwide network. 

Location: Falls Church, VA  (HYBRID)

Job Responsibilities:  

• Serves as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

• Provide guidance and support for system security by performing complete assessments of the system portfolio, determine priority of systems that need to be accredited per policy, and ensure prompt compliance

• Reviews system security packages and authorization status

• Provides continuous security monitoring of assigned systems

• Provide advice and insight into the overall management and evaluation of the system security posture.

• Audit and enforce security policies and standards for the Federal Agency customer

• Assist in documentation and accreditation of systems governed by NIST standards and FISMA regulations

• Contribute to policy implementation as it relates to Disaster Recovery and Contingency planning

• Coordinate across organization to ensure that all team members participate as needed

• Ensure policy application and regulatory compliance leadership in accordance with Federal guidance, including FIPS Publication 200, NIST SP 800-18, SP 800-37, SP 800-53, SP 800-53A and SP 800-60

• Supports the following program areas, as required:

• Risk Management 

• Assessment and Authorization (A&A)

• Vulnerability Management

• Security operations 

• Access Control

• Quality and Compliance

Required Skills:

• Must be eligible to obtain a sensitive clearance – Position of Public Trust

• Must have 5+ years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree

• Experience with large organization networks

• Experience with regulatory compliance, policy development, and policy enforcement

• Developing a detailed project schedule, including Assessment & Authorization (A&A) task and milestones, task dependencies, and personnel resource

• Direct experience performing security engineering, system integration, network engineering

• Experience with developing and managing POA&M’s

• Technical experience with reviewing vulnerability scans and providing mitigation techniques

• Experience with conducting audit log reviews

• Experience with NIST Special Publications and guidance

• Strong problem solving and analysis skills, self-motivated, and able to work and communicate in a team environment

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with cyber security development projects and programs for U.S. Government and/or commercial clients

• Experience with process development and deployment

• Experience with three or more of the following:

• Security COTS integration

• Security Incident Event Management

• Vulnerability Assessment testing

• Identification and Authentication schemes

• Public Key Infrastructure and Identity Management

• DevSecOps and Code Review

• Cloud security

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field. 

Desired Certifications (one or more is desired): 

DOD 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level II; or CISSP

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, Raytheon Technologies is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.

The following position is to join our Corporate or Research Center Team:

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project

management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires:

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Falls Church, VA

Relocation Eligible: No

Sign On Bonus Eligible: No

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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