Information System Security Officer - Isso, PL
About the job
- Must hold an active Secret Security Clearance.
- Must have a Department of War 8140 Cyber Workforce Qualification certification, such as Security+.
- Knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity requirements, network technologies, and computer security as applied to Department of War networks.
- Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures and System Security Plans.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience performing all functions.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an applicable discipline is required; this may be substituted with an applicable Associate’s degree and additional years of experience.
- Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified Information Systems and data using Air Force-approved network engineering practices, information security standards, and approved industry best practices.
- Independently provide cybersecurity support for various test area systems, including real-time computers, standalone systems, and networked systems.
- Evaluate approved new technologies before implementation within the organizational environment.
- Independently provide cybersecurity support for application development, planning, network implementation, systems integration, communication support, computer-communication maintenance, asset management, and security controls.
- Develop, maintain, and revise Standard Operating Procedures, System Security Plans, and Approval to Operate documentation.
- Independently perform security scans using Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides to ensure systems security settings and patch levels are compliant.
- Independently generate, collect, and preserve Information System audit logs in accordance with the System Security Plan and government customer requirements.
- Independently monitor and document system changes in accordance with the Configuration Management Policy and the System Security Plan.
- Manage media control, including documentation and accountability of all media.
- Support the Information System Security Manager in meeting their duties and responsibilities, and assume Information System Security Manager responsibilities in the ISSM’s absence.
About the company
Canvas provides technical services and engineering solutions for the DoD and other federal agencies. A trained team across systems engineering, software, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, safety and facilities engineering, and program management delivers technical and programmatic support to agencies like the US Army, Air Force, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, NASA, and others. The company works by pairing expert personnel with structured processes to design, build, test, and deploy government programs, tailoring solutions to each program’s needs. Its goal is to help federal agencies achieve missions by delivering reliable systems and programs through integrated engineering, acquisition, and program management.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
Founded
2007
Get referred to Canvas, Inc.
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Canvas promoted Daniel Cash on August 24, 2026, signaling aggressive business development.
- Canvas added Megan Wilson Green on September 15, 2026, strengthening government engagement.
- Canvas reported over 700 employees and continued hiring around TMAS 3 in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Canvas concentrates on Air Force customers, exposing revenue to one procurement cycle.
- Instructure-owned Canvas LMS breach spawned dozens of lawsuits in May 2026, damaging brand trust.
- A subcontract-heavy model on Odyssey and TMAS primes leaves Canvas vulnerable to prime recompete losses.
What makes Canvas, Inc. unique
- Canvas won TMAS 3 Air Force contracts totaling $847M on August 11, 2026.
- Canvas paired test, engineering, software, and digital modernization across missile-defense programs.
- Artinia’s 2024 investment and 2026 headcount growth nearly doubled Canvas’s execution capacity.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus