Information System Security Officer; ISSO

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production ’re designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Castelion is seeking a classified cyber assurance practitioner to assist the ISSM in driving the Castelion classified cyber assurance program forward. The program focuses on three major areas:

• Assessment:
  Assessing the state of the classified cyber assurance program against industry standards, requirements (contractual and regulatory), and organizational needs.
• Governance:
  Managing and spearheading governance of the classified cyber assurance program to interpret and drive implementation of industry standards, requirements (contractual and regulatory), and organizational needs.
• Communications:
  Be “the face” of classified cyber assurance program to both internal and external stakeholders (e.g. customer, regulatory, government and supplier entities).

The successful candidate will assist in driving the classified assurance team to ensure Castelion delivers on customer requirements, reduces risk, and ensures mission success. We are a fast paced, multi-tasking, highly dynamic work environment with high degrees of autonomy and accountability.

• Assist the ISSM in the completion of the RMF A&A lifecycle process for assigned Castelion classified information systems
• Ensure compliance with existing regulatory, policy, and contractual requirements as they pertain to Castelion classified information systems
• Able to identify, triage, and implement new regulatory and contractual requirements into both broad and specific applications
• Keep apprised of emerging community practices, risks, and threats
• Plan, prepare for, schedule and coordinate audits, assessments, and tests
• Identify, evaluate, and select various automation, assessment, and management tool sets to drive effectiveness and efficiencies
• Provide advanced knowledge of Nessus, Splunk and Security Center tools
• Provide advanced knowledge of Service Now (SNOW), eMASS, and other GRC tools
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, contractual partners, and government customers
• Successfully further Castelion objectives and initiatives
• Responsible for auditing all classified information systems
• Deliver user briefings and agreements in accordance with government requirements
• Create and maintain data transfer/assured file transfer policies and logs
• Assist ISSM in record maintenance of all classified network equipment

• Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of experience managing cyber assurance for classified computer systems/networks in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in cyber assurance

• Demonstrated experience with NRO A&A processes and the JSIG A&A processes
• Subject matter expertise in the RMF 7 step process
• Experience working within highly technical and demanding teams and environments
• Experience with obtaining ATO(s) for networks, weapon systems, and satellite systems
• Demonstrated experience with COMSEC procedures and practices
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Demonstrated project management skills, and continued track record of getting things done quickly with high quality
• Demonstrated record for providing unique and/or novel solutions
• Demonstrated record of integrating with I.T. and product security functions
• Ability to perform within mission and time constrained environments
• High comfort with and acceptance of performing individual contributor functions/tasks

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Ability to travel both locally and domestically
• DoD IAM Level III eligibility based on active certifications
• Counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph (full-scope or lifestyle also acceptable), or ability to successfully complete
• This position is based in Torrance, CA and…