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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information System Security Officer - **Company:** ASEC Inc - **Location:** Ridgecrest, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, Networking Hardware, Security Content Automation Protocol, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f3346cce-8e4e-40a3-9df5-9e2d591213e0 ## About the Role What You'll Bring: * Candidates must meet DoD 8140-M Intermediate level qualification requirements: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related area of study, required. If a bachelor's degree is not held, qualified candidates must have a Security+, SecurityX, or other 8140-M Intermediate-level certification. Please upload copies of any relevant IT certifications you hold. * Demonstrated knowledge of Information Assurance/Cybersecurity (IA/CS) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) DODI 8510.01. * Experience with security controls and implementation delineated in Committee of National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53, and the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG). * Able to perform vulnerability assessments using Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker, incorporating automated benchmarks. * Implementing operating systems and network device security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides. * Performing security control continuous monitoring, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems. * Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL). Equally Important: * Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners. * Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills. * Proactive, self-directed work style with the ability to operate independently. * Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving capabilities. * Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. ## Description * Proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing information system security policies, standards and methodologies. * Conducting vulnerability assessments using automated benchmarks and tools such as Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker. * Implementing operating systems and network devices security configuration in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) approved Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). * Performing security control continuous monitoring, reviewing system security plans and associated artifacts, security audits, risk analysis and developing mitigation strategies for DoD information systems. * Identifying Common Criteria and National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP) certified technologies and the DISA Approved Products List (APL). * Preparing certification letters and Memoranda of Agreement (MoA) with system owners for interface and networking implementations. * Providing guidance on cross-functional cybersecurity efforts, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals and milestones. * Collaborating on documentation for Information System Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions, including SSPs, SOPs, POA&Ms, and Knowledge Articles. * Conducting comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential threats to satellite communication infrastructures. 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