Information system security officer

Softthink Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) located in Washington, DC. The ISSO will play a crucial role in maintaining security practices in a federal environment, requiring a strong educational background along with relevant certifications like CISSP. The ideal candidate will be effective in communication, independently motivated, and capable of collaboration with engineers and developers.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Training & development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Government SA&A practices and policies, particularly FISMA and NIST.
• Experience as an ISSO in the Federal Government environment is highly preferred.
• Industry-recognized certifications relating to Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Role involves maintaining security protocols in a Federal Government environment.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers effectively to ensure project success.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work independently

Collaboration with application developers and engineers

Results oriented

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science

CISSP Certification

CISA Certification

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Training & development

Role: ISSO
Location: Washington, DC 20005.
Security Clearance
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, GIAC Enterprise
• Vulnerability Assessor, or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is highly preferred. Experience working as an ISSO in the Federal Government environment.
• Knowledge of Federal Government SA&A practices and policies, particularly FISMA and NIST
• Special Publications 800 series.
• Industry-recognized and accepted certifications relating to Project Management preferred (Project
• Management Professional (PMP) preferred for project or program managers.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with application developers, engineers, and others.
• Must be motivated and results oriented.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.