Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Amentum, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
Overview
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) role at Amentum in Alice Springs, NT, Australia. It is a full-time position requiring eligibility for U.S. security clearance processes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package, notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals, ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, including security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Ensure compliance with all site’s environmental health and safety requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- CISSP, Security+ or equivalent.
- MCSA or equivalent.
Desirable
- Driver's License.
Experience and Skills – Minimum Essential
- Minimum 2 years' experience – extensive work experience in a current ISSO role with IA Certifications may suffice for degree.
- Experience in Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Meets DoD 8570.1 Certification Requirements as an Information Assurance Technical Category II (IAT II) minimum (for system and network administrators).
- Linux experience preferred.
- Prior experience in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO.
- Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and technical report writing.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to brief at all levels to include Senior Leadership.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to adapt to change and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Positive outlook and willingness to collaborate with others to achieve business outcomes.
- Demonstrated customer focus.
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of workplace diversity and equity, and EH&S.;
Work Environment
- The ability to lift items up to 10 kgs independently. The employee may be required to walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
Security Clearance Requirement
It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee must be a US citizen and will require a minimum TS/SCI with poly (U.S.) clearance.
Additional Requirements
- All personnel assigned shall be at least 18 years of age and able to fluently read, write and speak English.
Ethics, Safety, and Compliance
Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal chance for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, military status, color, religion, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Additional Job Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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📌 Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Alice Springs