Information Systems Security Officer

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** Worker Type
** Regular
* * Job Description
**** Summary
* * The Information Systems Security Officer will serve as the authoritative guardian of system security, responsible for maintaining accreditation, enforcing change control, and ensuring every system under their watch remains compliant, resilient, and protected. This role demands precision, vigilance, and deep technical expertise.
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* Position Responsibilities:

*** Act as the primary Change Manager, controlling and documenting all system modifications.
* Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analyses to identify and mitigate threats.
* Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, and Security Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).
* Ensure continuous compliance with DoD, federal, and organizational cybersecurity standards.
* Maintain strict oversight of configuration baselines and change control processes.
* Manage all activities related to Certification & Accreditation (C&A) for assigned systems.
* Perform security impact analysis for every proposed change before implementation.
* Provide expert guidance to system owners and engineering teams on risk reduction strategies.
* Track, prioritize, and validate remediation of findings.
** Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field. An additional four (4) years of ISSO experience may be substituted.
* 10+ years of experience in a similar Information System Security Officer (ISSO) role
* Strong background with security tools, encryption protocols, and enterprise security technologies.
* Must meet
** DoD 8570 IAM Level I** (or higher) certification requirements. Examples include: CAP, Security+ CE, GSLC, or equivalent.
* TS/SCI with Polygraph
** Other Qualifications & Desired

Competencies:

*** Ability to manage multiple systems and competing priorities with precision.
* Experience supporting DoD or federal information systems.
* Excellent communication skills for working with system owners, engineers, and leadership.
* Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800‑53, and related frameworks.
** Salary Range: $180,000 - $215,000
** The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
** Clearance Level
** Top Secret with Poly
** ITAR Requirement:
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* * his position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.

Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Aero Vironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Aero Vironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
*** Benefits**:  AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.  For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit:  .We also…