Job ID: 9777
Date Posted: October 12, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead security efforts, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and industry best practices. We are seeking an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with hands-on demonstrated experience developing unclassified, SAP, and TS/SCI ATO packages to ensure compliance with federal regulations and industry best practices. The primary work location will be in Albuquerque, NM but occasional travel may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
Security Compliance & Risk Management Ensures information systems comply with NIST 800-53, RMF, and other security frameworks
Conducts risk assessments, vulnerability management, and mitigation planning
Performs audit log reduction and analysis as well as SIEM tuning and configuration
Maintains Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for classified systems
Incident Response & Continuous Monitoring Oversees security operations, threat analysis, and intrusion detection
Develops and executes incident response plans to protect sensitive data
Implements continuous monitoring strategies to proactively identify threats
Policy Development & Documentation Develops security policies, procedures, and guidelines in alignment with DoW regulations
Ensures thorough audit readiness and proper documentation of security controls
Manages security training programs to promote best practices
Collaboration & Leadership Works closely with program teams, IT teams, and security personnel to strengthen SDL’s cybersecurity posture
Serves as a trusted advisor for leadership on emerging threats and risk management strategies
Leads security assessments and interfaces with Government agencies (e.g., DoW entities)
Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field
Must have 7-10 years of experience in information systems security, cybersecurity, or related fields
Hands-on experience with the JSIG and AFIC TS/SCI ATO development process
8570/8140 IAT Level 1 certification or greater
Knowledge of Security Frameworks: NIST 800-53 Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, and DoD security controls
Experience with examining and understanding security documentation for system hardware and software, to include System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), equipment specifications, practices, and procedures including assessment of controls and artifacts to verify the system is ATO ready
Ability and willingness to assist in the execution of the Incident Response Plan, specifically in Data Spillage Cleanup
Ability and willingness to prepare the weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual ConMon reports to push towards a perpetual ATO
Ability and willingness to recommend software packages for use in secure spaces
Technical Skills: Expertise in SIEM tools, vulnerability scanning, encryption, and secure network architecture, and demonstrated hands-on ATO development for SAP ATOs, AFIC ATOs, and unclassified ATOs
Ability to create professional reports for system owners and technical staff that accurately describe test events and results for highly complex requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret (TS) security clearance
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information assurance, or a related field
Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level 3 i.e. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGRC, or equivalent
Ability to understand, explain, and mitigate non-implemented controls
Familiarity with various interconnection agreements and memorandums of understanding
Detailed understanding of customer-centric RMF workflows and the ability to articulate that knowledge to internal and external customers
In-depth understanding of network topologies, protocols, hardware (switches, routers, etc.) and hardening…