Information System Security Officer
US$88,000 / yr base salary
Posted 7 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Information System Security Officer (Onsite)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
| Base salary | US$88,000 / yr |
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CertificationsSecurity+
Field of studyEngineering, Mathematics, Science, Technology
Study levelBachelor's
Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world’s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cybersecurity Officer/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered mission systems and mission support systems at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The candidate will serve as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for systems operated in support of the Compass Call program, including for operations, maintenance, training, and testing. The candidate will have detailed knowledge of the Information systems and provide day-to-day cybersecurity operations support.
Key Responsibilities:
- System Security Management: Ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and procedures.
- Security Artifact Management: Maintain and update IS security artifacts, documentation, and records.
- User Account Management: Ensure users have requisite security clearance, authorization, and need-to-know before granting access.
- Event Management and Monitoring: Collect, review, and archive event management audit records and ensure continuous monitoring policies are adhered to.
- Compliance and Regulatory: Ensure system security measures comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. NISPOM, DCID, ICD 503, DoD RMF, JSIG).
- Incident Response: Provide incident response management, including response, execution, administrative inquiries, investigations, containment, recovery, and reporting.
- Vulnerability Management: Provide vulnerability management and malware detection through vulnerability scans, antivirus signature scans, and ensuring definitions are updated.
- Information Assurance Documentation: Create and maintain information assurance documentation (e.g. SSPs, Security Profiles, approvals).
- Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with ISSM, AO/DAO, and other cybersecurity team members to accomplish daily tasks and provide support.
Additional Responsibilities: