Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Hybrid, with preferred locations in Boston, MA or Dayton, OH; United States

Salary: USD 97,905–137,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is part of Aether Aerospace, a defense technology platform delivering high-impact technologies, technology-enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security customers.

What you will do

• Perform certification and accreditation of classified and unclassified networks and standalone information systems.
• Develop, maintain, and implement System Security Plans and compliance documentation.
• Manage daily security operations, vulnerability testing, security assessments, and implementation of security controls.
• Support system development lifecycle security objectives in collaboration with program managers and system security engineers.
• Provide security briefings and training, manage classified media and equipment procedures, and maintain facility security procedures.
• Assist with incident reporting and mitigation, contractual deliverables, technical support, and program growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5–7 years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3–5 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of government security policies and standards, including NISPOM and ICDs.
• Experience conducting security vulnerability assessments and implementing security controls.
• Proficiency with Nessus, MBSA, and WASSP.
• Ability to develop, implement, and manage System Security Plans and compliance documentation.
• Strong background in certification and accreditation for classified and unclassified information systems.

Nice to have

• CISSP or DoD 8570-1 certification, or active progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting classified information systems security programs.
• Knowledge of security risk management, mitigation techniques, cybersecurity frameworks, and incident response best practices.
• Experience with security compliance reporting and documentation best practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent employee position.
• Work in a defense technology and national security environment supporting U.S. government programs.
• Maintain and record 100% of planned hours.
• Attend company meetings with camera on and complete the personal development plan.
• Build productive professional relationships with clients and meet contract requirements.