Information System Security Officer

Ascension Federal Services Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program, focusing on system accreditation and information assurance for the Scalable GEOINT enterprise.

Responsibilities include implementing RMF activities and maintaining NIST 800-53 control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking, with on-site duties and possible travel. Final TS/SCI clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in information security
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Significant RMF and NIST 800-53 control implementation experience
• Desirable: CISSP, CISM, or CAP certification

Responsibilities

• Implement and assess RMF activities and NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Maintain security documentation, control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation, approved configuration changes, and inspection support.
• Review access controls and security events; document and report suspected security violations.
• Work with administrators and engineers to protect mission availability and information.

Skills

Info security experience

RMF experience

NIST 800-53 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. (AFS) is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program. Support system accreditation and day-to-day information assurance for the Scalable GEOINT enterprise.

Responsibilities

Implement and assess RMF activities and NIST 800-53 security controls.

Maintain security documentation, control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking.

Coordinate vulnerability remediation, approved configuration changes, and inspection support.

Review access controls and security events; document and report suspected security violations.

Work with administrators and engineers to protect mission availability and information.

Required qualifications

7-10+ years in information security; bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field or equivalent experience. Significant RMF and NIST 800-53 control implementation experience.

Desired: CISSP, CISM, or CAP certification.

Security and assignment requirements

Final Top Secret clearance required at start of work. This is a TS/SCI mission; SCI access is subject to customer requirements. Meet applicable cyber workforce certification and computing-environment training requirements before performance/privileged access.

On-site assignment; shift, weekend, on-call, and travel support may be required. Employment is contingent on contract award and position authorization.