Information Systems Security Officer

Information Systems Security Officer
Company Overview:
KODA is a people-first company. We are a consecutive three-time winner of Huntsville's Best Places to Work® Gold Award and recently earned the distinction as a Best Place for Working Parents®. Named the #1 fastest-growing company in Alabama in 2021, KODA is a small business focused on solving complex engineering problems on national-priority projects in domains such as missile defense, hypersonics, DOD space and civil space. Our team has expertise in Radar and Missile Development, Multi-Domain Operations, Flight and Ground Test Planning and Execution, Tactical Data Link Testing, Test Range Instrumentation, Systems Engineering & Integration, Model & Simulation Development, and Digital Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering.
KODA, a Native American word meaning 'allies', describes us as individuals and as a company. We are allies to our customers and to each other - trust and integrity are critical in all we do. We put our people first, we are driven by the important national-priority missions we support, and we are dedicated to giving back to our community. Team members have a voice in how profit is used in the community; they have donated over $260,000 in the last 5 years to their favorite charities through our KODA Cares program. We offer highly competitive compensation, a superb benefits package, and a commitment to the professional growth of our team members. Join our people-first company dedicated to solving complex problems on programs and systems of national importance. Learn more at
Position Overview:
KODA Technologies is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide information assurance and cybersecurity support to the Army's Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office. The ISSO will provide support across the RCCTO portfolio, which includes efforts in hypersonics, mid-range capability, and directed energy.
Responsibilities:

• Serves as an Information Assurance (IT) support to the Organizational ISSM, in the management and administration of authorization and accreditation (A&A) package processing. This position requires an understanding of IA to tactical networks, systems, security practices, and the application of IA concepts to rapid hardware/software prototype development.
• Participates, as a team member, within the assessment of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the coordination, planning, analysis, development, implementation, and enhancement of information assurance programs, policies, procedures and tools.
• Serves as the front-line team member to the organization's Authorizing Official team ensuring the dissemination and adherence to IA policies, procedures, guidance, and training requirements. Enforces IA standards and procedures for all phases of hardware and software lifecycle management process, and assists in developing solutions to complex problems.
• Assist in the administrative management support of the RCCTO by carrying out and responding in a timely manner to IT/IA tasks and requests; and manage internal office IT and IA work tasks.
• Develop and maintain relationships between Program/Project Management Offices, RCCTO program staff, and outside organizations to ensure proper communication, development and deployment of information assurance technologies, products, and systems.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, supporting engineering and development meetings, coordinating security testing events, scheduling and supporting teleconferences and video teleconferences and other administrative support tasks as directed.
• Coordinate regularly with staff performing similar functions at other RCCTO locations.

Required Experience and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• DoDI 8570 IAM Level II certification (CASP, CAP, CISSP/Associates)
• 5+ years of cumulative experience in DoD information technology and information assurance practices
• 3+ year of cumulative experience in Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) package management
• 1+ year of independent experience in all six steps of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle
• 1+ years of related experience in Army Information Assurance processes and procedures
• 1+ years of experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) solutions
• 1+ years of experience with using security vulnerability and scanning tools (Retina, ACAS, Nessus, etc)
• Familiarity with industry information assurance policies and procedures (NIST SP 800-171, 800-37, etc.)
• Experience working both independently and as a team to accomplish short notice, high priority tasks directed by senior leadership.
• Experience applying problem solving techniques to complex government problems related to adapting enterprise solutions to tactical systems and devices

Desired Experience:

• Experience working in an organizational Headquarters run by a General Officer/SES.
• Good understanding of the Army's Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA) processes, procedures, regulations and governance.
• Desire to learn application of IA concepts and practices to rapid development and prototyping projects.
• Experience applying and adapting traditional IA requirements to non-standard projects and solutions.
• DISA eMASS training preferred

Clearance/Other Requirements:

• DoD Active Secret Security Clearance

KODA Technologies Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.