Information Systems Security Officer

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision:Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security,andcivil aviationby revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety,efficiencyand readiness.

• CAE Defense & Security Mission:CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop andmaintainthe highest levels of mission readiness.

• CAE Values:Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence,IntegrityandOneCAEmake us who weareand we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance

• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe

• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions

• Recognition, professional development,advancementand having fun!

Summary

As an Information Systems SecurityOfficer(ISSO) you will join the CAE USA, Inc. Classified Cyber Security Team supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs to ensure classified information systems meet cyber security requirements and government directives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Integrate the Classified Cyber Security Program function with the Program Management leadership teamin order toexecute the strategic cyber security goals of the assigned portfolio

• Assistprogram personnel at offsite locations to ensure they meet USG certification requirements and areproperly trainedto execute the cybersecurity program effectively andmaintainsecurity compliance

• Provide direct leadership and mentorship to Cyber Security Professional team members executing on tactical milestones, ensuring success for both portfolio programs and the Cyber Security organization

• Serves as the primary liaison with various government Authorizing Officials (AO) for business within their area of responsibility.

• The successful candidate will have a background in cyber security, project management, leadership, collaborativeteamingand process improvement initiatives.

• Interpret the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) indeterminingtechnical Information Assurance (IA) requirements, conduct cyber risk assessment activities including vulnerability analysis, analysis of mitigation solutions and ensure proper security implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Develop system documentation for information system authorization, security management, and continuous monitoring of both networked and standalone information systems.

• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented andoperatingas intended during all phases of the information system lifecycle.

• Coordinate and drive continuous monitoring activitiesin accordance withDoD requirements by monitoring security infrastructure and security alarm devices for Indicators of Compromise (IOC) utilizing SIEM and cybersecurity toolsets.

• Perform hardware/software configuration management

• Conduct technical investigative activities, data integrity containments andassistwith reports of investigation for IA related security events.

• Coordinate with cyber systems security engineers, system architects, and developers to provide oversight in the development of secure technical solutions.

• Participate in implementation of current and future security domains and architectures including those which may introduce new service areas.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of5years of prior related experience, OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in discipline (STEM) and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

• Currentlypossessan active DoD 8570.01-M IAM level II certified credentials (e.g.CISSP, CISM, GSLC)

• Subject matter expertregardingsecurity standards and frameworks, rules and regulations, and system trust principals, such as, FIPS, NIST SP 800 Series, JSIG, DAAPM, and/or ICD.

• Experience managing cybersecurity requirements and /or team(s)operatingin collateral, Special Access Programs (SAP) and /or Specialized Compartmentalized Information (SCI) environments for an enterprise/major business portfolio of programs.

• Experience successfullyinterfacing withinternal/external customers (DCSA, AO/DAO, GCAs, IT, Program Managers, Program Engineering, Cyber Architects/Engineers, etc.)

• Experience leading the authorization and approval (A&A) of classified information systems

• Experience managing people and technical resources

• Excellent communications skills, oral and written

• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Self-motivated andpossessesgood written, verbal, listening and presentation skills, particularly in documenting evaluation results

• Confident personality with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects

• Ability to work with people in a team environment and deal effectively with changing project priorities

• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux environments

• Experience with SIEM and Compliance scanning tools (e.g.Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, SCC SCAP, Solar Winds, STIG Viewer,Vulnerator, etc.)

• Self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently and across an ambiguous and uncertain landscape

• Ability to motivate, inspire, grow Cybersecurity Team members

• Project management experience

• Self-driven and results-oriented capable of effectively working multiple tasks concurrently and across an ambiguous and uncertain landscape

Security Responsibilities

Mustcomply withall company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures.  Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form.Shallnot divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval.  All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources. 

•  Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. 

Work Environment

This joboperatesin a professional office environment. This role routinelyusesstandard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filingcabinetsand fax machines. Some travel may berequired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability tooperatea personal computer and sit at workstation for extended periods of time

• Ability to lift 50 pounds

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you needassistancetosubmityour application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us athrops@caemilusa.com