Cybersecurity Information Systems Security Officer

Job Summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Cybersecurity Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support critical Department of Defense (DoD) missions while working alongside a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals. As the ISSO, you will serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned information systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission--critical systems and data.

You will provide guidance on cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, ensuring security controls are properly implemented and aligned with DoD policies, system architectures, and network configurations.

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity, cyber engineering, and information assurance
• Provide technical guidance and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to support cybersecurity objectives and mission success
• Communicate complex technical and security concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues, implementing proactive solutions to minimize operational impact
• Support the implementation, assessment, and maintenance of RMF security controls throughout the system lifecycle
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security policies and mission requirements
• Support government and industry program activities, including occasional travel to customer and contractor locations as required
• Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvement and mission success

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph as a condition of employment
• 10+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information systems security
• 4+ years of experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments within the past five years
• 1+ year of experience implementing and supporting DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls, cybersecurity policies, and compliance requirements
• Relevant professional experience and industry certifications may be substituted for a bachelor's degree, as applicable

• Master's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, MIS, Engineering, or a related field
• SecurityX / CASP+, equivalent or higher to meet DoDM 8140.03

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays

Must be a U.S. Citizen. A high-level Department of Defense active security clearance is/may be required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to government information.

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems, LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services. Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a…