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A Cyber Security Associate is an entry-level professional responsible for assisting in the protection of an organization's digital assets and systems from cyber threats. They monitor networks for security breaches, conduct vulnerability assessments, and help implement security measures. Their role often includes incident response, risk analysis, and ensuring compliance with security policies. They work closely with senior cybersecurity experts to strengthen an organization’s overall security posture.

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To thrive as a Cyber Security Associate, you generally need a solid understanding of network security, risk assessment, and incident response, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with security tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, SIEM platforms, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help distinguish top candidates in this role. These skills are essential to proactively protect organizational data and collaborate effectively with IT teams to mitigate cyber threats.

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As a Cyber Security Associate, you can expect to monitor network activity for suspicious behavior, respond to security alerts, and assist in investigating incidents or breaches. You'll often be responsible for conducting vulnerability assessments, maintaining security documentation, and supporting the implementation of security policies. Collaboration is common, as you'll frequently work with IT teams to ensure best practices are followed and may participate in training staff on cyber safety. This role provides hands-on experience with current security technologies and a path for growth into more advanced cyber security positions.
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Cybersecurity - Associate Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Cybersecurity - Associate Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Boeing

Berkeley, MO

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 2 days ago


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8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job description

Cybersecurity - Associate Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Classified Cybersecurity is seeking a highly motivated Cybersecurity - Associate Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Berkeley, MO.

In this role, you'll bring your Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (IA) expertise to support enterprise-wide initiatives and Boeing customers across multiple classified computing environments. As a technical leader, you will help ensure the implementation of security policies, standards, and directives that protect sensitive information and support the assessment and authorization of classified systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-critical cybersecurity role.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs security analysis of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities and internal interfaces to define and assess compliance with accepted industry and government standards
  • Assists with implementation of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for new and existing information systems

  • Assists with development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), Risk Acknowledgement Letters (RAL) and support Continuous Monitoring (CONMON)

  • Assists with configuration management of assigned systems; auditing systems to ensure security posture integrity

  • Works with staff to complete assessments and test/analysis data to document state of compliance with security requirements

  • Conducts risk assessments and investigations, execute appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities

  • Conducts periodic hardware/software inventory assessments

  • Interfaces with the appropriate government customers, suppliers, and company personnel to implement protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with cybersecurity requirements

  • Monitors the development and deployment of program information security for all program systems to meet the program and enterprise requirements, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures

  • Performs security compliance continuous monitoring

  • Participates in security assessments and audits

  • Prepares, reviews, and presents technical reports and briefings

  • Identifies root causes, prioritizes threats and recommends and/or implements corrective action

  • Explores the enterprise and industry for evolving state of industry knowledge and methods regarding information security best practices

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

  • IAM Level 1 DoD 8140.03 (previously 8570.01) compliant certification (i.e. , Security+ CE, CAP, CISSP, CASP, CISM, GSLC)

  • 1+ years of combined experience and/or education in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field

  • Willing and able to travel domestically 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), cybersecurity policies, and RMF implementation (e.g., DAAG, CNSSI 1253, ICD-503, JSIG, or NIST SP 800 series)

  • Experience as an information system security officer (ISSO) or information system security manager (ISSM) supporting classified programs

  • Experience utilizing security relevant tools, systems, and applications in support of Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include NESSUS, ACAS, DISA STIGs, SCAP, Audit Reduction, and HBSS

  • Experience assessing and documenting test or analysis data to show cyber security compliance

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $86,700 - $117,300

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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