Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LMA), we approach each day with creativity, innovation, and integrity. We believe by applying the highest cybersecurity standards and fostering innovation, we are better prepared to meet customer requirements and provide uncompromised information security services.

The selected candidate will join the LMA Classified Cybersecurity Team as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) on-site at Fort Worth, Texas supporting Advanced Development Programs (ADP). They will: 

• Carry out technical Information Assurance (IA) in accordance with internal Lockheed Martin and customer security requirements
• Develop system documentation for information system authorization, security management, and continuous monitoring (CONMON).
• Develop and/or consult on technical solutions to complex problems which require extensive technical expertise and ingenuity.
• Collaborate with program security, cyber management, senior level internal (i.e. Program Managers) and external customers (i.e. government Security Control Assessors (SCAs)).
• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the information systems lifecycle.
• Provide security monitoring for the infrastructure in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements by utilizing cybersecurity tools (e.g. vulnerability scanners, Security Information and Even Management (SIEMs), etc.)
• Perform system auditing, vulnerability risk assessments, assured file transfers, hardware/software configuration management, data integrity containments, media management, and investigations on information assurance related security violations/incidents.
• Participate in the implementation of current and future security domains (e.g. DevSecOps, AI, Cloud Computing etc.)
• Provide cybersecurity education and training for all system users on appropriate risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform other associated duties as required.

Ensure compliance to governing documents and security policies and assist in regulatory periodic assessments. Implements and tests state-of-the-art secure operating systems, networks, and database solutions. Stays current with system vulnerabilities and provides current security training to all system users. Conducts risk assessments and provides recommendations for secure implementation and compliance in accordance with government regulations and information assurance/cybersecurity guidelines. Creates, maintains and submits information system security documents and reports to regulatory agencies. Assesses and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle; validates system security requirements definition and analysis; establishes system security documentation; assists with the implementation of security procedures; verifies information system security requirements; performs information system certification and accreditation planning, testing, assessing and liaison activities. Familiar with information system security architectural documentation standards. Able to apply information assurance / cyber security standards, directives, guidance and policies to an architectural/risk based framework. Provide architectural / risk based analysis of information assurance / cyber security features and relate existing system to future needs and trends and requirements. For engineers providing security information assurance, use Info Assurance Engineer (E254, L254). For security professionals providing systems security analysis, use Computer Systems Security Analysis (E121, L121).

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within 5 years.
• Possess a minimum of 3 years experience as an ISSO or ISSM.
• Advanced knowledge/experience in the assessment of a comprehensive cybersecurity program to include risk management, reviewing system security plans (SSP)s and associated artifacts (e.g., POAMs, etc.), reviewing system/network audits, and remediating cyber-incidents.
• Possess a DoD 8140 722-Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)-Intermediate or Advanced Certification i.e. Security+,etc.

• Prior experience supporting Special Access Programs (SAP) security environments.
• Experience providing technical security expertise and oversight for complex classified networked environments in collaboration with customers, Information Technology (IT) Department, and other functional support departments.
• Ability to juggle the demands of multiple diverse customers while formulating & driving security direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, be well organized, flexible, and self-motivated.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.