Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / System Administrator

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / System Administrator

Req ID: 113593

Location: Huntsville, AL, United States

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Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end-to-end manufacturing backbone for the world''s most essential and innovative brands. Whether it''s autonomous vehicles, life-saving medical tech, next-gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don't just meet standards-they redefine them.

At SCI Technology, a Sanmina Company, we serve those who serve by delivering innovative, trusted and comprehensive products and services that meet and exceed the unique needs of the Defense and Aerospace sector. From avionics to tactical and airborne communications, counter-UAS, integrated manufacturing and cradle-to-grave product life cycle support, we deliver high-reliability solutions that keep service members connected and protected in the field.

Our heritage dates to 1961, as an early supplier to the space program in Huntsville, Alabama. Today, SCI offers a complete range of Defense & Aerospace solutions through our three business segments - Products, Systems Build, and Life Cycle Services. It's SCI summed up - ALL WE DO to serve those who serve.

Summary At this time, SCI is recruiting highly qualified candidates whose background and career goals meet our needs for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / System Administrator in Huntsville, AL. Serving as the primary cybersecurity and compliance lead, you will ensure systems adhere to Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) security requirements while providing operational system administration support and maintenance for desktop and standalone computing environments.

What You''ll Do

• Cybersecurity & Compliance (Primary):
• Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and associated authorization artifacts for standalone and networked systems.
• Ensure RMF security controls are properly implemented, validated, and loaded into the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Perform weekly security audits and log reviews using Splunk Enterprise or native monitoring tools as required by DCSA, executing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning and management using Tenable Nessus, coordinating patching and remediation strategies.
• Apply, enforce, and verify Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) across operating systems and applications.
• Create, track, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) through resolution.
• System Administration & Operations (Secondary):
• Perform system administration functions, including user account management and access controls on standalone computers.
• Provide tier 2/3 technical support, computer setup, hardware/software troubleshooting, and root-cause resolution.
• Configure and administer Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security configurations and user policies.
• Execute regular system backups, disaster recovery tests, and routine operating system updates.
• Assist in maintaining virtual machine (VM) environments.

What You''ll Bring

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience:
• 3+ years of dedicated experience acting as an ISSO or in a direct cybersecurity compliance role.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD or DCSA accreditation processes, SSP development, RMF, eMASS, and POA&M tracking/resolution.
• Certification: Current CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 IAT II / IAM I baseline certification).
• Technical Proficiency: Experience using Nessus / Security Center for vulnerability scanning, working knowledge of audit log review platforms like Splunk Enterprise, and working knowledge of Windows desktop administration, Group Policies, and standalone environments.

How to Stand Out

• Hands-on experience performing dual ISSO and System Administrator duties within a classified or sensitive environment.
• Current Windows Operating System certification.
• Practical experience with virtual machine configuration and backup management platforms.

Why Join Us?

At Sanmina, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Sanmina provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that this position may require access to technology, software, or technical data that is subject to U.S. export control laws. All offers of employment are contingent on the applicant either 1) being a "U.S. Person," defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, or (iii) other protected individual, such as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158; or 2) being eligible to obtain a timely export control license or license exception from the applicable U.S. federal agency.

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