Information System Security Officer

Ascension Fed; Georgia; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. is seeking candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program on site in Georgia. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF activities, and implementing NIST 800-53 controls to protect mission systems.

You will maintain security documentation, coordinate vulnerability remediation, review access controls, and work with engineers to ensure high availability. A TS/SCI clearance and related cyber workforce requirements are required.

Qualifications

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

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

Information security

RMF

NIST 800-53

Cybersecurity

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.