Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

About the role

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer to assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of our information security strategy.
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) is responsible for supporting the execution, maintenance, and continuous monitoring of information system security controls for classified and unclassified systems within an aerospace and defense environment. This role supports compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, and CMMC Level 2.
The ISSO works under the direction of the ISSM and serves as a contributing team member, providing hands-on system security support, assisting with authorization and accreditation activities, and supporting ongoing compliance monitoring.