Information Systems Security Officer

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit

CHAOS Industries is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-focused Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the day-to-day security operations of classified information systems within one or more assigned programs. Under the direction of the ISSM, the ISSO serves as the on-the-ground security authority responsible for maintaining system compliance, executing continuous monitoring activities, supporting authorization efforts, and ensuring that all users and administrators adhere to applicable security policies and procedures.

This role is ideal for a security professional looking to grow within the defense and intelligence community while working on cutting‑edge classified programs.

• System Security Operations & Compliance
  • Support the development and maintenance of system security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security CONOPs, hardware/software baselines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure all assigned information systems operate in accordance with established ATOs and applicable government security requirements (NIST RMF, ICD 503, JSIG, DAAPM).
  • Monitor system configurations and enforce compliance with approved baselines; document and report any deviations to the ISSM.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of security authorization packages and support AO review activities.
• Continuous Monitoring & Vulnerability Management
  • Execute routine audit log reviews, account management checks, and security event monitoring across assigned systems.
  • Conduct and analyze vulnerability scans using ACAS/Nessus and SCAPtools; triage findings and track remediation to closure.
  • Apply and validate DISA STIG/SRG configurations on Windows, Linux (RHEL/CentOS), and network devices; document compliance status.
  • Maintain and update Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms); coordinate with system owners and administrators to remediate open findings.
  • Support SIEM integration efforts and contribute to development of alerting thresholds and use cases.
• Incident Response & Reporting
  • Identify, document, and report security incidents and anomalies in accordance with program and government reporting timelines.
  • Conduct initial triage of potential security violations; preserve evidence and coordinate with the ISSM and FSO for escalation as required.
  • Participate in lessons‑learned reviews following incidents and contribute to improvement of security procedures.
• User Support & Security Awareness
  • Brief incoming personnel on program security requirements, acceptable use policies, and information handling procedures.
  • Conduct periodic security reminders, refresher training, and spot checks to reinforce security awareness among program staff.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for user security questions, access requests, and account provisioning/de‑provisioning activities.
• Configuration & Change Management
  • Review hardware, software, and firmware change requests for security impact; document assessments and provide recommendations to the ISSM.
  • Maintain accurate and current hardware/software inventories and media control logs for all assigned systems.
  • Coordinate with system administrators to ensure patching schedules align with security requirements and authorization conditions.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 3+ years of experience in information security or IT, with at least…