Cybersecurity Information Systems Security Officer

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly qualified and motivated Cybersecurity Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support critical Department of Defense (DoD) missions while working alongside a team of experienced cybersecurity professionals.

As the ISSO, you will serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor for assigned information systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems and data. You will provide guidance on cybersecurity and information assurance requirements, ensuring security controls are properly implemented and aligned with DoD policies, system architectures, and network configurations., The ISSO will:

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity, cyber engineering, and information assurance
• Provide technical guidance and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to support cybersecurity objectives and mission success
• Communicate complex technical and security concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance issues, implementing proactive solutions to minimize operational impact
• Support the implementation, assessment, and maintenance of RMF security controls throughout the system lifecycle
• Collaborate with program management, engineering, and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD security policies and mission requirements
• Support government and industry program activities, including occasional travel to customer and contractor locations as required
• Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while contributing to continuous process improvement and mission success, Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time and typing and reading from a computer screen. The candidate must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner, and that may include lifting up to thirty pounds, as necessary.

The ISSO must have:

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility; must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph as a condition of employment
• 10+ years of Department of Defense (DoD) experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information systems security
• 4+ years of experience supporting Special Access Program (SAP) and/or Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) environments within the past five years
• 1+ year of experience implementing and supporting DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) security controls, cybersecurity policies, and compliance requirements
• Relevant professional experience and industry certifications may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree, as applicable

Education and Certifications

The ISSO must meet the following:

Required

• Master’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, MIS, Engineering, or a related field
• SecurityX / CASP+, equivalent or higher to meet DoDM 8140.03

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid federal holidays, USD $140,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

Headquartered in Hawaii, Galapagos Federal Systems LLC, is an SBA-Certified NHO-owned 8(a) Small Business specializing in global information technology solutions. We deliver professional services in IT Design & Installation, Cybersecurity Engineering & Support, Application Integration & Development, Software & Hardware Engineering, Network & Systems Management, Information Systems Security, and Business Management Services.

Leveraging over 30 years of providing IT services to the federal & commercial market with projects found around the world, our team has innovative expertise in the development of a wide range of technological solutions. Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Our service commitment is simple - “Quality IT Solutions… On Time & On Budget.”