Advisory Information Systems Security Officer – ISSO

FTI - Frontier Technology Inc.

Information Systems Security Officer managing cybersecurity operations for space. Onboarding and maintaining operational security in a fast-paced technical environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work on Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) providing expertise and support in network security engineering and/or integration of security products
Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for assigned IT
Implement and enforce all AF cybersecurity policies, procedures, and countermeasures
Complete and maintain required cybersecurity certification IAW AFMAN 17-1303
Ensure all users have requisite security clearances and need-to-know and complete annual cybersecurity training
Maintain all authorized user access control documentation IAW the applicable AF Records Information Management System
Leverage ACAS, Nessus, and Tenable solutions to support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and RMF compliance
Ensure software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines
Coordinate changes or modifications with the system-level ISSM, SCA, and/or Wing Cybersecurity office
Initiate protective or corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered
Report security incidents or vulnerabilities to the system-level ISSM and wing cybersecurity office according to AFI 17-203
Initiate exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Engineering, Mathematics or a related technical field
6+ years of relevant experience
Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Sec+ required
Experience with ATO process and submitting packages in eMASS / Xacta
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DoD / IC cybersecurity requirements, policies and best practices
Understanding of configuration management and change control processes
Experience with IT Security including requirements, architecture and design
Knowledge of security assessment and authorization (A&A) processes
Understanding of continuous monitoring, POA&M tracking, and risk scoring
Redhat/Linux experience is highly desired.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

network security engineeringcybersecurity policiesvulnerability managementRisk Management Framework (RMF)configuration managementIT Security architecturesecurity assessment and authorization (A&A)continuous monitoringRedhatLinux

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeTop Secret/SCI clearanceSec+