Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Guidehouse Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking an IT Cyber Security professional to support RMF implementations across authorization boundaries and assist in system categorization in line with FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 guidance.

You will help identify, document, and maintain NIST SP 800-53 r5 controls, develop security documentation, and support assessments and authorization activities. Minimum 3 years in cybersecurity with a Security+ is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
• Current Security+ certificate.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools.
• Experience with cloud security.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Working knowledge of FISMA, NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, SP 800-53 Rev. 5, SP 800-53A.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of the NIST RMF requirements across assigned authorization boundaries.
• Assist in system categorization per FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 guidance.
• Identify, document, and maintain NIST SP 800-53 r5 security controls and tailoring.
• Develop and maintain RMF/security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, continuous monitoring docs, SOPs.
• Support security control assessments, remediation, and authorization activities.
• Identify weaknesses and coordinate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Manage POA&Ms from monitoring results through remediation and closure.
• Assist in preparation of boundaries for ATO and reauthorization.
• Monitor compliance with FISMA and organizational policies.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into system design and changes.
• Support continuous monitoring activities including vulnerability management and configuration management.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking.
• Assist in incident response coordination and post-action follow-ups.
• Promote best practices to maintain acceptable risk.

Skills

Security+

Cybersecurity experience

Risk management tools

Cloud security

FISMA/NIST familiarity

Blue-team operations

Education

B.S. in CS/IT/C cybersecurity

Tools

RMF/NIST framework

POA&Ms documentation

Job description

Job Family :

IT Cyber Security

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

• Support the implementation and ongoing execution of the NIST RMF requirements across assigned authorization boundaries.
• Assist in system categorization in accordance with FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 guidance.
• Help identify, document, and maintain applicable NIST SP 800-53 r5 security and privacy control implementations, control tailoring and inheritance.
• Develop, review, and/or maintain RMF or security related documentation, including: FIPS 199 System Security Plans (SSPs) Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) Privacy and risk assessments Continuous monitoring documentation System specific security control or organizational level standard operating procedures Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding or Interconnection Security Agreements
• Support security control assessments, remediation efforts, and authorization activities.
• Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps; document findings and work with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain POA&Ms resulting from continuous monitoring or assessment results to ensure weaknesses are tracked through to remediation and closure.
• Support the preparation of boundaries for Authorization to Operate (ATO), reauthorization, and ongoing authorization activities.
• Monitor systems for compliance with FISMA and organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure security requirements are integrated into system design, development, implementation, and operational changes.
• Support continuous monitoring activities, including control status reviews, vulnerability management, configuration management, and periodic assessments.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning, review scan results, and track remediation of identified findings.
• Assist in incident response coordination, reporting, investigation, and follow-up corrective actions.
• Promote security best practices and help ensure systems maintain an acceptable level of risk.
• Manage boundary records in the applicable governance, risk, and compliance tool.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
• Current Security+ certificate.
• Minimum (3) three years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools.
• Experience with cloud security.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
• Working knowledge or familiarity with: FISMA (2014): Federal mandated framework for information security
• NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2: Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations
• NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems
• NIST SP 800-53A: Assessing Security and Privacy Controls

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Working knowledge or experience with NIST IR 8467 Genomic Data Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks Community Profile

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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