Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | Information Security

Summary

BETA Technologies is an electric aviation company committed to revolutionizing aviation through sustainability and innovation. The Information Systems Security Officer will support critical information security infrastructure by implementing security protocols, conducting risk assessments, managing system accreditation, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks. The role also oversees user access, system maintenance and patching, backup and recovery operations, performance monitoring, audits, reporting, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain information security protocols
• Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
• Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and other relevant security frameworks
• Manage system accreditation and authorization processes
• Develop and update security documentation
• Perform periodic security audits and reporting
• Support incident response and mitigation efforts
• User Account Management
• Create, modify, and delete user accounts
• Manage access control implementation
• Maintain user access logs and permissions
• System Maintenance and Patching
• Manage and execute system updates and security patches
• Perform system configuration and installation
• Conduct hardware and software troubleshooting
• Backup and Recovery Operations
• Implement and test backup procedures
• Manage data recovery processes
• Maintain backup integrity and security
• Performance and Monitoring:
• System Performance Monitoring
• Conduct daily operational tasks (log reviews, health checks)
• Monitor system performance and optimize resources
• Generate performance and security reports

Skills

• • Active Secret-level security clearance
• • Minimum 3-5 years of information systems security and administration experience
• • Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and system administration
• • Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Strong technical skills in system management and security
• • CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) experience
• • Previous DoD or government security experience
• • Information Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.)
• • Experience with enterprise-level system management tools
• • Proficiency in security and system administration tools
• • Understanding of network and system security architecture
• • Experience with risk management frameworks
• • Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• • Knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies
• • User account and access management
• • Scripting and automation
• • System patching and maintenance
• • Backup and recovery procedures
• • Performance monitoring
• • Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• • Remote and occasional on-site work may be required
• • Ability to respond to urgent security and operational matters quickly
• • Commitment to maintaining highest levels of system security and integrity

Qualifications

Must Haves

• • Active Secret-level security clearance
• • Minimum 3-5 years of information systems security and administration experience
• • Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles and system administration
• • Proven ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• • Strong technical skills in system management and security

Nice to Haves

• • CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) experience
• • Previous DoD or government security experience
• • Information Security certifications (CISSP, Security+, etc.)
• • Experience with enterprise-level system management tools
• • Proficiency in security and system administration tools
• • Understanding of network and system security architecture
• • Experience with risk management frameworks
• • Familiarity with various operating systems (Windows, Linux)
• • Knowledge of virtualization and cloud technologies
• • User account and access management
• • Scripting and automation
• • System patching and maintenance
• • Backup and recovery procedures
• • Performance monitoring
• • Troubleshooting complex technical issues
• • Remote and occasional on-site work may be required
• • Ability to respond to urgent security and operational matters quickly
• • Commitment to maintaining highest levels of system security and integrity

Benefits

• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Daily lunch provided
• Flight lessons