Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (1 - 3 Years' Experience)

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (1 - 3 Years' Experience)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Information Technology

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Career Level: Entry

Requisition ID: 15946504

Date Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Description: About the Position:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire an early career-level Information Systems Security Officer, the perfect place to challenge your Information Technology skills.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Interprets the NISPOM for implementation on classified systems and networks at GDLS.
• Collaborates with the ISSM to write and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and other security-related documentation.
• Participates in the maintenance of all accreditation documentation in eMASS or onsite.
• Conducts periodic self-inspections of classified systems and networks.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with DoD/NISPOM requirements as outlined in the relevant SSP.
• Conducts awareness and training sessions with Lab Administrative Staff and users.
• Tracks and enforces user training requirements for system access.
• Configures, provisions, and assists in user account administration.
• Provides Tier 1 IT Support to resolve technical issues and support Lab Users.
• Escalates technical items of complexity or severity to System Administrators.
• Serves as the primary Lab Custodian to facilitate classified processing by program personnel.
• Assists approved personnel with data transfers between local and cloud-based networks.
• Facilitates Secure Video Teleconference sessions for GDLS and USG Meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity required. Equivalent alternates considered.
• Must have one of the following certifications (more advanced certificates considered):
  • Security+ CE
  • CND
  • CySA+
  • CCNA-Security
• 1-3 year minimum of experience in a government/industrial security career field.
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, independent and organized.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with SCAP, Stig Viewer, and IAVMs.
• Preferred experience with certification/authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT/DIACAP, ICD 503/DCID, DJSIG/JDCSISSS, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF
• This position requires US government SECRET clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
About the Position:

Do you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire an early career-level Information Systems Security Officer, the perfect place to challenge your Information Technology skills.

Company Information:

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer:

Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%)
• Educational Assistance
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect:

• Interprets the NISPOM for implementation on classified systems and networks at GDLS.
• Collaborates with the ISSM to write and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) and other security-related documentation.
• Participates in the maintenance of all accreditation documentation in eMASS or onsite.
• Conducts periodic self-inspections of classified systems and networks.
• Ensures systems are operated, maintained and disposed of in accordance with DoD/NISPOM requirements as outlined in the relevant SSP.
• Conducts awareness and training sessions with Lab Administrative Staff and users.
• Tracks and enforces user training requirements for system access.
• Configures, provisions, and assists in user account administration.
• Provides Tier 1 IT Support to resolve technical issues and support Lab Users.
• Escalates technical items of complexity or severity to System Administrators.
• Serves as the primary Lab Custodian to facilitate classified processing by program personnel.
• Assists approved personnel with data transfers between local and cloud-based networks.
• Facilitates Secure Video Teleconference sessions for GDLS and USG Meetings.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science, Information Science and Technology, Information Assurance, or Cybersecurity required. Equivalent alternates considered.
• Must have one of the following certifications (more advanced certificates considered):
  • Security+ CE
  • CND
  • CySA+
  • CCNA-Security
• 1-3 year minimum of experience in a government/industrial security career field.
• Must have very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, independent and organized.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must have experience with SCAP, Stig Viewer, and IAVMs.
• Preferred experience with certification/authorization requirements as outlined in the NISPOM, RMF for DoD IT/DIACAP, ICD 503/DCID, DJSIG/JDCSISSS, JSIG/JAFAN & NIST RMF
• This position requires US government SECRET clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible)

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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