Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Torrance, California, United States; onsite required and remote work is not considered.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced defense systems in a fast-paced, early-stage environment focused on execution, ownership, and mission impact.

What you will do

• Support the ISSM with the RMF authorization and assessment lifecycle for classified information systems.
• Assess classified cyber assurance programs against industry standards, contractual requirements, regulatory requirements, and organizational needs.
• Interpret and implement new regulatory and contractual requirements across classified systems and networks.
• Plan and coordinate audits, assessments, tests, and compliance activities.
• Use assessment, automation, vulnerability management, SIEM, and GRC tools, including Nessus, Splunk, Security Center, ServiceNow, and eMASS.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships, user briefings, data transfer policies and logs, classified equipment records, and government-facing communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or at least 3 years of experience managing cyber assurance for classified computer systems or networks.
• At least 1 year of experience in cyber assurance.
• Experience with classified systems, RMF, regulatory and contractual compliance, audits, and assessments.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and a CI-scope polygraph, or the ability to successfully complete one.
• DoD IAM Level III eligibility based on active certifications and eligibility to access applicable U.S. Government and export-controlled information.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed and travel locally and domestically.

Nice to have

• Experience with NRO and JSIG A&A processes and the RMF seven-step process.
• Experience obtaining ATOs for networks, weapon systems, and satellite systems.
• COMSEC experience, project management skills, and experience integrating with IT and product security functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• High-autonomy, highly accountable, and technically demanding work environment.
• Direct collaboration with internal stakeholders, contractual partners, government customers, and suppliers.
• Generous benefits package.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation support.