Information Systems Security Officer – ISSO

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Senior Information Systems Security Officer handling information assurance activities for a Federal agency. Leading risk management framework assessment and security controls implementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead Risk Management Framework Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities for various information systems
  • Implement & manage security controls in accordance with the current revision of NIST 800-53
  • Conduct security reviews & tests of assigned systems to verify that security features and controls are functional and effective
  • Develop Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) in response to identified vulnerabilities, and lead remediation efforts
  • Develop security documentations to include, but not limited to, System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts to support the Body of Evidence (BOE)
  • Coordinate security testing exercises to include but not limited to: incident response, disaster recovery & contingency activities
  • Review proposed change requests related to system design/configuration and perform a security impact analysis (SIA) to provide approval or denial recommendations
  • Support external & internal audits of designated systems
  • Develop & present, both verbally and in writing, security briefings to all levels of the organization including senior executives (CIO, DCIO & CISO)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in functional responsibility
  • Thorough understanding & knowledge of NIST Special Publications and SPA&A process
  • Strong knowledge of NIST Guidelines & FISMA Cybersecurity compliance requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, the NIST 800 series publications
  • Significant understanding & experience with CSAM GRC FedRAMP process & Cloud environments (Azure, AWS) experience
  • Proficiency in writing technical analysis & security briefs
  • Ability to work independently & collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to lead and manage multiple ongoing projects
  • Critical thinking
  • Strategy development
  • Balancing security requirements with mission needs
  • Good judgment and business acumen

Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Time Off
  • STD/LTD/Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses
  • professional development reimbursement
  • maternity/paternity leave