Raytheon

Date Posted:

2025-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA111: 1300 N 17th Street, Arlington 1300 North 17th Street Suite 400, Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Raytheon BBN has an immediate need for Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO). The role of the ISSO is to bridge the gap between high level security policies/requirements and technical/operational implementation of those requirements. Candidates should have in-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government sector information systems and sufficient technical knowledge and experience to implement them. The ISSO will work closely and effectively with the ISSM/ISSE and Sponsor IT managers on all aspects of their development and implementation programs as they progress through their Agile management processes. The ISSO will provide guidance, standards, and oversight to the development teams as they work towards accreditation and then to keep accredited. The candidate will provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will assist the Information System Security Manage (ISSM) to provide oversight for the information systems security control methods, mitigations, and tools throughout a systems’ lifecycle in compliance with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) security laws, regulations and guidelines. The ISSO will participate in projects, guide and counsel internal customers, assist in developing and maintaining cross-security enclave processes and standards, and provide training and guidance on tools and methods to other members of the cybersecurity team.

• Primarily responsible for system compliance, auditing, security plan development and delivering information systems security education and awareness.
• Assist in investigating information system security violations and help prepare reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Routinely collaborates with the facility security team, program personnel, and government representatives.
• Perform security sustainment activities (hardware change management, software change management, account management, media protection, user interface, file transfers, etc.)
• Assist in overseeing and managing the patch management process and execution across all RTX BBN security programs. Collaborate with peer ISSMs/ISSE and Corporate equivalents for alignment and sharing of best practices.
• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), and Security Assessment Plan (SAP).

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience managing and implementing security program requirements in a classified R&D environment, or an advanced degree with 3 years of experience working in Industrial Security, Information Assurance/Cyber, Special Programs, military or government information security programs an additional 5 years of related experience in lieu of degree Active and transferable Top Secret U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Compliance-based auditing using the Risk Management Framework (RMF), DCSA Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Certifications equivalent to or exceeding DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II functional and baseline certification requirements.
• Knowledge and/or experience with STIGs, SCAP, Splunk or other system hardening and compliance, vulnerability assessment, and/or SIEM tools.
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs.
• Must have Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance.

Note: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer - Familiar with all, Expert in some

• Experience in the execution of the Assessment & Authorization processes, as defined within the Risk Managed Framework (RMF)
• Experience working in DoD classified operating environments.
• Experience with various information system security tools that address vulnerability analysis and mitigation.
• Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs.
• Familiarity with the execution and management of cyber incident response; preservation, containment, and eradication
• Desired certifications: Security+, CISM, CISSP.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

• Relocation Assistance available
• This position is Onsite at our Arlington, VA Location

To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:

• A strong leadership team well-versed in government and Cybersecurity.
• A collaborative and collegial environment to help foster better understanding of Cybersecurity requirements, guidance, and approvals process.
• Technically competent pool of Cyber/IT team who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your Cybersecurity vision and goals.
• Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition and apply security analysis during the lifecycle of systems.

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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