Information Systems Security Officer - Information Systems Security Officer
About the job
- Deep understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework lifecycle, DoD Instruction 8510.01, and USAF-specific guidance, including AFI 17-101, Risk Management Framework for Air Force Information Technology.
- Carry out all phases of the information systems and networks security program involving access to computers and computerized data, enabling the company to meet contractual network security requirements.
- Conduct regular audits to ensure systems are operated securely and information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans.
- Develop, update, and manage Authorization to Operate packages, and navigate and maintain system records within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service.
- Execute continuous monitoring strategies by reviewing audit logs, analyzing vulnerability scans, and verifying system configuration baselines remain intact.
- Implement, enforce, and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls; apply and verify Defense Information Systems Agency Security Technical Implementation Guides and Security Requirements Guides.
- Use the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution to scan for and identify system vulnerabilities and coordinate their remediation.
- Identify, report, and track cybersecurity incidents and data spills in accordance with United States Air Force and Department of War incident response directives.
- Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans, continuously track Plans of Action and Milestones, and maintain system-specific operating procedures.
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
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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.
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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