ISSO (TS/SCI with CI poly)

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  • Maxar Technologies
Job Summary
Location
Herndon ,VA 22070
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
16 Mar 2025
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Job Description

Please review the job details below.

Maxar is seeking an ISSO to join a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system. We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.

Principal Responsibilities :

  • Coordinate with government information system owners and industry partners to maintain compliance of information systems with customer requirements to include supporting ICD503 Assessments and Authorizations of industry partners’ systems.
  • Support the Assessment and Authorization of information systems by performing risk assessments, preparing and reviewing documentation in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), identifying deficiencies and providing recommendations for solutions, tracking Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) through mitigation and risk acceptance, and conducting weekly, monthly, and annual Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) activities.
  • Implement vulnerability management programs, including tracking and addressing IAVAs and security patches, assessing applicability to existing systems, and ensuring closure.
  • Perform data transfers between air-gapped systems at varying classification levels using tools for virus and dirty word scanning in accordance with media control and data transfer policies.
  • Assess and respond to security-related incidents, alerts, and requests to include software requests.
  • Prepare systems and components for disposal and assist industry partners with disposal of equipment.

Minimum Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years of relevant information system security experience.
  • Knowledge of security-related IC and DoD policies, procedures and operating instructions.
  • Demonstrated experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation processes.
  • Hands-on technical expertise in cybersecurity, including security assessments, system auditing, and secure system development.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-39, and NIST SP 800-30.
  • Top Secret SCI with a CI Polygraph.

Desired Skills :

  • Experience with Industry Standard tools for purposes of audit reduction, vulnerability scanning, and malware detection is preferred. Relevant tools include but are not limited to: Splunk, Tenable Nessus, Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Checker and STIG viewer.
  • Experience Administering and Operating IT Technologies including Microsoft Windows, Linux, Networks, Firewalls, and Virtual Cloud environments.
  • Additional Security Certifications (or desire to continue security learning) CISSP, CISM, GSLC, CCISO.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $131,000.00 - $219,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at:

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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