La Jolla Logic is looking for a qualified Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Cyber Team in the development and fielding of Defensive Cyber Operations capabilities for the US Space Force (Colorado Springs, CO) utilizing DevSecOps environments and lean agile practices in order to establish enterprise level safeguards such as computer and network systems security and cyber situational awareness, damage assessment and recovery, cyber threat recognition, attribution and mitigation, and active response methodologies across Enterprise Ground Services (EGS) in response to evolving threats and changes to cyber environment. The program’s goal is to ensure delivery of critical infrastructure services and limit or contain the impact of a potential cybersecurity event and to protect the following mission sets: Protected Communications, Missile Warning, Military Strategic Communications (MILSATCOM), Position Navigation and Timing (PNT), Ballistic Missile Command and Control, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3), and Command and Control Satellite Operations (C2 Sat Ops).

Salary Range: $100,000-$130,000

Job Description

• Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture.
• Advise appropriate senior leadership or Authorizing Official of changes affecting the cybersecurity posture and/or Authority to Operate.
• Collect and maintain data needed to meet system cybersecurity reporting.
• Communicate as required the value of IT security throughout all levels of stakeholders.
• Help ensure that security improvement actions are correctly evaluated, validated, and implemented as required.
• Help ensure that cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated for the system environment.
• Help ensure that cybersecurity requirements are integrated into the continuity planning for the system/organization.
• Evaluate and recommend approvals of development efforts to ensure that baseline security safeguards are appropriately installed.
• Identify alternative information security strategies to address organizational security objectives.
• Identify Information Technology (IT) security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades.
• Interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the Enterprise’s cybersecurity program.
• Manage the monitoring of information security data sources to maintain organizational situational awareness.
• Participate in the information security training and awareness program.
• Participate in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
• Participate in the development or modification of the computer environment cybersecurity program plans and requirements.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of system operations.
• Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident, as required.
• Recommend resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain the organizations cybersecurity requirements.
• Assist in overseeing policy standards and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies.
• Help ensure that plans of action and milestones or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Support necessary compliance activities.
• Continuously validate the organization against policies/guidelines/procedures/regulations/laws to ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is highly desired (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, etc.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience
• Active Secret security clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570 Certification (Security+ or equivalent required, CISSP desired).
• Experience with IAVMs, DISA STIGs, POA&Ms, and related Federal/DoD policies and regulations.
• Experience with the security authorization process including the review of system security documentation, i.e., System Security Plans (SSP), system boundary definition, systems security plan, configuration management plan, contingency plan, and interconnection security agreements (e.g., MOUs, ISAs).
• Demonstrated expertise in national Cybersecurity policies, DoD or Intelligence Community A&A processes and procedures and industry best practices on complex systems.
• Expertise in vulnerability assessment, control allocation and risk mitigation.
• Understanding of offensive and defensive security tactics, techniques and procedures.
• Experience with cloud architectures is a plus.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with higher level Government leads, managers, functional. managers, customers, industry partners, and teammates.
• Demonstrated leadership skills (supervisory experience, building teams, building customer relationships).
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills and the ability to effectively build and lead teams.
• Good planning and organizational skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills.

About La Jolla Logic

La Jolla Logic is an advanced technology and information system security solution firm headquartered in Southern California. Our professional staff has technical, programmatic and executive leadership experience spanning nearly 20 years supporting the US Department of Defense (DoD), academic institutions and the commercial sector. We are a Woman-Owned Small Business with a reputation for performance to the highest standard with a mission to pioneer innovative, high-quality specialty technology and engineering services.

As a provider of world-class service, quality work products, and with a focus on a customer-centered cooperative work approach, our staff specializes in technologies and services such as secure enterprise architectures, risk assessment and management, technical proposal and concept development services, machine learning technology, and compliance services (such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC).

We are a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and recipient of numerous awards, to include:

• San Diego Business Journal (SDBJ) 2021 Women of Influence in Technology 2021
• SDBJ 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies 2020
• Union Tribune San Diego's Top Workplaces 2021
• Best Places to Work (5 Years in a Row) 2016-2021
• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2020-2021

LJL has a competitive compensation package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401K Matching
• Educational Reimbursement
• Extensive PTO for Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holiday

La Jolla Logic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. La Jolla Logic makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.