ISSO

Job Description
Your new career awaits you at BAE Systems!

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are searching for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to review security documentation to evaluate the adequacy of the security plan for upgraded networks. This evaluation shall ensure security solutions are effective and meet all security requirements for processing classified information.

Duties include:

• Performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Preparing reports such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SR TMs)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must currently hold a TS/SCI with appropriate poly
• Five (5) years ISSO experience, or equivalent systems security related experience, and knowledge of systems functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational system measures.
• Experience reviewing security documentation to evaluate the adequacy of security plans.
• Experience ensuring that security solutions are effective and meet all security requirements for processing classified information.
• Experience performing vulnerability/risk assessment analysis to support certification and accreditation.
• Experience preparing reports such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments Reports, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages and System Requirements Traceability Matrixes (SR TMs), as well as having an understanding the Risk Management Framework (RMF) that uses Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) Instruction 1253 and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 security controls.
• Security required

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.