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The Traveling Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supports the Lead ISSO in planning, organizing, staffing, managing, and maintaining the cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) program for C‑17 Training Systems (TS). This role ensures compliance with U.S. Government cybersecurity requirements, manages vulnerability assessments, oversees accreditation activities, and serves as the primary site security interface for internal and external stakeholders. The Traveling ISSO supports sustainment activities, integrates cybersecurity controls into system updates, monitors system posture, and assists in maintaining security authorization packages. The role involves frequent travel to customer and site locations to ensure consistent security practices and alignment with contractual and regulatory directives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and procedures (NIST, DoD, Air Force).
Provide cybersecurity support for C‑17 sustainment activities, including upgrades, patching, and configuration management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
Security Responsibilities
Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.
Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.
May be exposed to mechanical equipment, hydraulics, electrical components, extreme heat, airborne particles, or loud noise.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]
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