Information System Security Officer

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Position Title: Information System Security Officer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Mid-Career

Requisition ID: 17198267

Description: About the Position:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the most critical networks of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a mid career-level Information Systems Security Officer, the perfect place to challenge your Information Technology skills.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Interprets and applies NISPOM and DAAG requirements on classified systems and networks.
• Writes and maintains System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and other security and accreditation related documentation.
• Administrates eMASS Systems of Record to establish, maintain, modify, and decommission IAW Risk Management Framework lifecycles.
• Conducts periodic self-inspections and continuous monitoring of classified systems and networks.
• Assesses and processes system account requests in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures configuration management (CM) for security-relevant software, hardware and firmware is maintained and documented.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with DoD/NISPOM requirements as outlined in the relevant SSP.
• Utilizes tools such as Splunk, ACAS, Teramind, and others to validate system performance and user activity.
• Collaborates with the ISSM to develop and recommend system-based solutions for program needs.
• Assists in Incident Response to detect, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents, to include containment, eradication, and recovery IAW company and USG requirements.
• Researches, identifies, and recommends IT equipment meeting NISPOM and/or SCIF requirements to ISSM and IT Management for lab procurement.
• Documents, tracks, and enforces user training and form requirements for access to classified system accounts.
• Participates in security inspections and assessments such as SVA, A&A, and CORA.

Minimum Requirements:

• MUST POSSESS and be able to maintain a U.S. Government SECRET or higher clearance.
• MUST be a United States citizen
• 7 year minimum of experience in a government/industrial security career field, including:
• 3 year minimum of experience in Risk Management, INFOSEC, or IA role.
• 1-3 year minimum of experience in a IT or system administration role.
• Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Information Assurance, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity required. Equivalent alternates considered.
• Must have one of the following certifications (RMF or more advanced certificates considered):
• Security+ CE
• CISA
• CAP
• CASP+
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, independent and organized.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with ACAS, SIEM, SCAP Compliance Checker, and STIG Viewer.
• Preferred experience with certification/authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT/DIACAP, ICD 503/DCID, DJSIG/JDCSISSS, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the most critical networks of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a mid career-level Information Systems Security Officer, the perfect place to challenge your Information Technology skills.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Interprets and applies NISPOM and DAAG requirements on classified systems and networks.
• Writes and maintains System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and other security and accreditation related documentation.
• Administrates eMASS Systems of Record to establish, maintain, modify, and decommission IAW Risk Management Framework lifecycles.
• Conducts periodic self-inspections and continuous monitoring of classified systems and networks.
• Assesses and processes system account requests in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures configuration management (CM) for security-relevant software, hardware and firmware is maintained and documented.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with DoD/NISPOM requirements as outlined in the relevant SSP.
• Utilizes tools such as Splunk, ACAS, Teramind, and others to validate system performance and user activity.
• Collaborates with the ISSM to develop and recommend system-based solutions for program needs.
• Assists in Incident Response to detect, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents, to include containment, eradication, and recovery IAW company and USG requirements.
• Researches, identifies, and recommends IT equipment meeting NISPOM and/or SCIF requirements to ISSM and IT Management for lab procurement.
• Documents, tracks, and enforces user training and form requirements for access to classified system accounts.
• Participates in security inspections and assessments such as SVA, A&A, and CORA.

Minimum Requirements:

• MUST POSSESS and be able to maintain a U.S. Government SECRET or higher clearance.
• MUST be a United States citizen
• 7 year minimum of experience in a government/industrial security career field, including:
• 3 year minimum of experience in Risk Management, INFOSEC, or IA role.
• 1-3 year minimum of experience in a IT or system administration role.
• Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Information Assurance, Risk Management, or Cybersecurity required. Equivalent alternates considered.
• Must have one of the following certifications (RMF or more advanced certificates considered):
• Security+ CE
• CISA
• CAP
• CASP+
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, independent and organized.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with ACAS, SIEM, SCAP Compliance Checker, and STIG Viewer.
• Preferred experience with certification/authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT/DIACAP, ICD 503/DCID, DJSIG/JDCSISSS, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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