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Cyber Security, Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

BAE Systems

Nashua, NHFull-time$97–165K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$97–165K/yr
Location
Nashua, NH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

IAM Level I CertificationTop Secret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Information Systems Security Officer supports cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework compliance for systems critical to national security. The role assists with Authority to Operate approvals, security documentation, control assessments and audits, and continuous monitoring. It is performed full-time onsite at a BAE Systems facility and requires a Top Secret clearance, IAM Level I certification or the ability to obtain it within six months, and at least four years of relevant experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information SecurityCybersecurityRisk Management FrameworkCompliance ScanningVulnerability ScanningNessusSCAPACASSCCWindowsLinuxNetwork DevicesConfiguration ManagementChange ManagementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer FocusInitiativeAdaptabilitySecurity AuditingSecurity Policy ImplementationSystem Security DocumentationAssessment and AuthorizationSecurity BriefingsSecurity TrainingIncident InvestigationRequirements TranslationSecurity ArchitectureVulnerability AssessmentEmerging Cybersecurity Technologies

Qualifications

Top Secret ClearanceIAM Level I Certification4+ Years Information Security ExperienceHigh School DiplomaBachelor's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

See what you re missing. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS), you ll help develop systems that sense, control, exploit and disseminate actionable information to warfighters supporting a variety of missions.

Continue your career as a cybersecurity professional with BAE Systems, supporting and protecting information systems critical to national security at one of the leading companies in Aerospace and Defense. Develop your Information Assurance (IA) career through hands on application, work with seasoned professionals, and a training and development plan designed to grow your skills in a fast paced, team-based environment.

If you are looking to learn, influence, and help develop top cyber technologies, applications, and processes that protect and service our customers wherever they may be air, land, and sea come join our award-winning security family here at Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS).

Responsible for supporting adherence to all aspects of a rigorous Risk Managed Framework (RMF) compliance program as stipulated by NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs and associated NIST publications.

Support the Information System Security Manager in obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for various systems by adhering to the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

This position supports cybersecurity efforts throughout the RMF process for one or more assigned programs(s) to include supporting the development and management of System Security documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring of controls.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Top Secret Clearance

  • IAM Level I certification commensurate with DoD 8570.1M requirements (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months)

  • 4 or more years of Information Security or relevant cybersecurity experience

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma

  • High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills, and adapt seamlessly to an ever-changing security environment.

  • Customer focused, excellent communicator and ability to work with limited supervision.

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Able to interface with other IA team members, other security disciplines (industrial security, physical security, special programs security, etc.), program personnel and government security representatives.

  • Support the ISSM to ensure all security certification and accreditation documents in relation to all classified systems are up-to-date.

  • Ensure continuous monitoring (e.g. weekly, monthly, etc.) in accordance with cognizant security authority requirements are being implemented and met.

  • Experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

  • Experience with validating compliance of various systems (Windows, Linux, Network Devices and peripherals).

  • Experience with IA configuration management and change request processes.

  • Experience with conducting regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.

  • Bachelors Degree

  • Experience with the review and creation of mitigation reports from compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, SCAP, ACAS, SCC).

  • Experience with the preparation for Assessment and Authorization s (A&A)

  • Experience with the development of core documentation including System Security Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, Plan of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plans.

  • Experience with development and delivery of IA-related briefings and training material.

  • Experience in conducting routine investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management

  • Ability to translate operational requirements into technical requirements and architectures needed to meet program objectives

  • Experience with conducting all aspects of a self-inspection

  • Experience with periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access, file system and integrity scans to determine compliance

  • Prepares incident reports of analysis methodology and results

  • Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and cybersecurity technologies.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Cyber Security, Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,991 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–165K/yr
  • US median$133–210K/yr2,361 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 24% below the US median midpoint ($173K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 17 open Cybersecurity jobs in New Hampshire and 2,991 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,611 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,610 of the 2,991 open Cybersecurity jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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