Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and innovative IT solutions? Join our dynamic team as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)! This position is crucial for ensuring the security, compliance, and operational excellence of our cutting-edge information systems.


Mission


Enable TI to identify, win, and support space, avionics, and defense electronics customers by ensuring the security, compliance, and operational excellence of our cutting-edge information systems.


As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you will play a mission-critical role in supporting the implementation and operation of secure, compliant cloud environments in support of TI Federal's work with government, defense, and aerospace customers. You will be responsible for leading, under the direction of the TI Federal Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), TI Federal's efforts to achieve Authorization to Operate (ATO) for our information systems and design, implement, and operate the processes necessary to ensure continuous compliance.


Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Management:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) Management: Support the full life-cycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process (Steps 1-6) to achieve and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO).

• Documentation Support: Review, maintain, and update security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Contingency Plans.

• Continuous Monitoring: Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to verify compliance with security authorization packages, including management of advanced cybersecurity tools for continuous monitoring (CONMON).

• Vulnerability Remediation: Manage vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., ACAS/Nessus) and ensure patch management (IAVM) compliance, coordinating with IT staff to remediate weaknesses.

• Security Control Assessment: Implement and validate NIST SP 800-53 controls and DISA STIGs.

• User Security Awareness: Ensure system users are trained and briefed on security awareness policies before being granted system access.

• Collaborate and Secure: Work with DCSA, ITPSO, ISSM, and the site Facility Security Officer (FSO) to ensure continuous compliance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application
• U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience as an ISSO supporting classified programs.

• IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, GSLC, or CISM).

Preferred Requirements:

• DCSA CDSE SFPC or NCMS ISP certification.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Self-motivated and proactive.

• Familiarity with cloud security practices (e.g., Microsoft Azure, AWS).

• Experience with vulnerability management tools and system hardening.

• Experience in the semiconductor industry.

• Experience developing security documentation.

About Us

Why TI?

• Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics.
• We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI
• Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. Please find our country-specific benefits here

About Texas Instruments


Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.


Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.


If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition.

About the Team

TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.