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April 2, 2025
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Information System Security Officer (ISS0)

Newport, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
SAIC provides scientific, engineering, and systems integration and technical services and solutions in the United States. They are seeking a talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to monitor and mitigate security risks for customer computing systems and networks, contributing to the safeguarding of valuable weapon systems and data.
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Responsibilities

  • Leverage technical and information assurance (IA) expertise to monitor customer’s computing systems, networks, and environments to detect, correct, and mitigate security policy non-compliance, vulnerabilities, and risks.
  • Work with multi-disciplined engineering teams and organizations to develop and implement security strategies to mitigate security risks for mission-critical information systems, networks, and computing environments.

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelors and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in IT security or related field.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification required - (CompTIA Sec+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, SSCP).
  • Strong understanding of DoD security policies and guidelines, including Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Experience with managing and implementing security controls and requirements for DoD information systems.
  • Experience with conducting security assessments.
  • Familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability assessment tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred

  • Experience with SSBN/Ballistic Missile Submarines and Navy combat/weapon systems is extremely desired.
  • Navy Firecontrol Technician (FT) or Missile Technician (MT) experience, Enlisted Navy experience, and systems engineering or cybersecurity experience.
  • TS/SCI preferred.
  • Experience in developing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Previous Cybersecurity Workforce (CWF) designation.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IAM Level II+ is preferred. (CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, CISA, CASP+).
  • A degree (BS) or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

SAIC provides scientific, engineering, and systems integration and technical services and solutions in the United States.
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Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.saic.com
SAIC provides scientific, engineering, and systems integration and technical services and solutions in the United States.
Glassdoor
4.1
Founded in 1969
Reston, Virginia, USA
10001+ employees
http://www.saic.com