Information Systems Security Officer

Job ID: 2510362

Location: VANDENBERG SFB, CA, US

Date Posted: 2025-09-29

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: No

Description

SAIC is looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The ISSO's primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting diverse US Space Force mission areas. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

Performance shall include:

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.
• Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partner.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation).
• Review, prepare, and update AIS accreditation packages.
• Notify customers when changes occur that might affect AIS accreditation/certification.
• Perform AIS self-inspections, provide security coordination and review of all system test plans.
• Identify AIS vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures.
• Represent the customer on various technical review and inspection teams.
• Conduct security surveys at subordinate facilities and gather pertinent security documentation for inclusion into system accreditation packages.
• Coordinate, prepare, and track AIS inspections, reports, and responses.
• Maintain AIS security records and prepare Co-Utilization Agreements for network nodes operating in government facilities.
• Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
• Ensure AIS and network nodes are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices.
• Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Assist Department of Defense, National Agency and Contractor organizations with the development of certification and accreditation (C&A) efforts.

Qualifications

• 9 years total related experience, including minimum 2 years of relevant SCI or SAP experience. Minimum 1 year of SAP-related experience highly desired.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent additional experience (4 years).

Certifications:

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.
• Must complete training on Joint Security Implementation Guidance (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM).

Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.