Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

This role is responsible for researching, generating, and validating security controls that support the customers' Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation. The Senior ISSO will define, create, and maintain Systems Security Plans (SSP) to support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews and coordinate with customer security organizations as part of a delivery pipeline to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO).

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include developing and updating security authorization packages, validating protective measures for physical security, maintaining an inventory of hardware and software, developing contingency plans, and coordinating with the client's Cybersecurity Unit to achieve and maintain the information systems' compliance and authorization to operate (ATO).

Why It Might Be a Fit

Able to perform security control assessment using NIST 800-53A publication as well as OMB A-130 and OMB A-123 circulars. Conduct Independent scans of the application, network, and database (where required). Provide continuous monitoring to enforce client security policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience
• Minimum of 10 years of general experience and 8 years of relevant functional experience as an ISSO or Security Analyst
• Familiarity with program security responsibilities to include, but not limited to the NIST RMF, audit log reviews, system monitoring, SPAA processes, FISMA requirements, vulnerability & compliance scanning, continuous monitoring activities, security testing and evaluation, and security policies
• Understanding of Cloud (Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Azure and FedRAMP is highly desired
• Demonstrated an understanding of system administration in understanding permissions, event monitoring, and logging
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA and SA&A process
• Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Project management (ability to track detailed tasks and ensure timely delivery)
• Good business acumen
• Relationship management
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment

Benefits

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