Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

SpaceX is looking for an experienced information security professional with broad technical knowledge of information assurance, and a proven track-record of managing the assessment and accreditation of information systems in secure environments.

You will be a member of the National Security Team and will have primary responsibility for ensuring the authorization and accreditation for classified systems.

You should flourish in a demanding and challenging environment with little direct guidance (other than from the ISSM), but a high degree of responsibility and accountability. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, self-motivator and possess impeccable integrity to excel at this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the information system security manager and system administrator for the information system to ensure compliance with government requirements and regulations, including NIST 800-53a and derivatives. Build analyses of these requirements/regulations, as well as updating and assembling the required documentation needed in order to maintain and/or receive an authorization to operate (ATO).
• Be a subject matter expert on government accreditation processes in classified spaces. Be the day-to-day person for answering questions on process, timeline, and status of classified assets and then reporting what’s required to the information system security manager.
• Assist in writing policy, procedure, and standards on the proper secure deployment and maintenance of classified information technology systems.
• Build and maintain relationships with Government customers to keep open lines of communication as systems are built-out and accredited. Respond to requests for information in a thorough and timely manner.
• “Roll up your sleeves” to accredit, change, and expand the current information systems in support of the program as necessary. Provide technical expertise on the authorization and accreditation process.
• Report out to internal business owners and executive sponsors on status and timelines – both periodically and as independently requested.

US Located Required:  Yes

Clearence Requirement: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or active Top Secret clearance with favorable completion of a U.S. Government polygraph pursuant to employment.