Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Hybrid or Onsite

Coalfire Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support Federal clients in the DMV area. The ISSO will manage security for information systems, ensuring compliance and conducting assessments. This role requires strong knowledge of NIST standards and a Bachelor's degree in IT. Join a team dedicated to innovative cybersecurity solutions and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

paid parental leave

flexible time off

certification and training reimbursement

digital mental health support

comprehensive insurance options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with ISSO duties and security assessments.
• Experience with risk management tools and A&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security aspects of assigned information systems.
• Complete and update security documentation.
• Participate in Risk Management Framework processes.

Skills

NIST publications

cloud service models

hybrid models

financial applications

mobile security technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Job description

Coalfire Federal is a market leading cybersecurity consultancy firm that provides independent and tailored advice, assessments, technical testing and a full suite of cyber engineering services to Federal agency customers. Coalfire Federal along with its parent company, Coalfire, has an unparalleled client list with deep customer relationships with leading cloud and technology providers including Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, Google and Oracle and Federal agencies. Coalfire has been a cybersecurity thought leader for over 20 years and has offices throughout the United States and Europe and is committed to making the world a safer place by solving our clients' toughest security challenges.

But that's not who we are - that's just what we do.

We are thought leaders, consultants, and cybersecurity experts, but above all else, we are a team of passionate problem-solvers who are hungry to learn, grow, and make a difference.

We are on the look out for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our Federal team in the DMV area.

Location

Our clientele is largely in the government space, primarily within the Washington, D.C. / Maryland / Northern Virginia (DMV) areas. Position location and travel may vary based on client needs, therefore local candidates with the availability to go on site are highly preferred.

What you'll do

• Maintain detailed knowledge and expertise required to manage the security aspects of assigned information systems.
• Ensure that the appropriate operational cybersecurity posture is maintained for assigned systems to provide confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems.
• For each system assigned to an ISSO, the ISSO will be responsible to complete and keep updated security documentations, such as SIA, SSP, POA&M, Configuration Management Plan, Vulnerability Reports, etc.
• Participate in planning and management of all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) process.
• Advise system owners on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of assigned IT systems.
• In coordination with SO team, develop standard operating procedures in accordance with security control requirements.
• Perform continuous monitoring of implemented security controls to ensure that they are implemented correctly, operating as intended and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the cybersecurity requirements for assigned IT systems. Conduct continuous monitoring activities, to include :

Maintenance of current ATO

• Conducting periodic system self-assessments
• Conducting periodic scans
• Ensuring proper sanitization of media prior to disposal
• Work with technical teams to mitigate security control deficiencies and scan vulnerabilities for assigned IT systems.
• Assess the cybersecurity impact of changes to assigned IT systems and document findings in a security impact analysis (SIA) report.
• Conduct self-assessments of security controls, identify weaknesses and track remediation activities in POA&M.
• Manage the plan of action and milestone (POA&M) process for designated IT systems to provide timely detection, identification and alerting of non-compliance issues. In coordination with System Owner staff, create POA&Ms or remediation plans for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, inspections, etc.
• Provide the required system access, information, and documentation to security assessment and audit teams.
• Participate in security assessments and audits for assigned systems and facilitate evidence and / or data collection for data requests related to assigned systems.
• Complete required A&A activities on assigned IT systems.
• Brief senior management and ISSM on the security status of assigned authorization boundaries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring

• Strong working knowledge and familiarity with NIST publications and privacy frameworks.
• Demonstrated understanding of cloud service models, hybrid models, financial applications, and mobile security technologies and tools.
• Demonstrated experience supporting an industry risk management tool executing A&A activities.

Education

Completed Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an IT related field.

Clearance / Suitability

Ability to obtain a clearance or a Public Trust is preferred, however all clearance levels and non-cleared applicants will also be considered.

Certifications Required

One or more of the following certifications : CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent industry recognized certification

Years of Experience

At minimum 5+ years of hands-on work experience with ISSO duties; performing systems security assessments, preparing system security documentation, and / or performing security upgrades for live networks, desktop systems, servers, and enterprise data bases leading to successful security authorization of such systems.

Why you'll want to join us

Our people make Coalfire Federal great. We work together on interesting things and achieve exceptional results. We act as trusted advisors to our customers and are committed to client-focused innovation as well as innovation in the industries that we serve.

Coalfire offers our people the chance to grow professionally with colleagues they like and respect while tackling challenges that stretch their minds and expand their skill sets. Regardless of location, you'll experience a company that prioritizes connection and wellbeing and be part of a team where people care about each other and our communities. You'll have opportunities to join employee resource groups, participate in in-person and virtual events, and more.

You'll enjoy competitive perks and benefits to support you and your family, like paid parental leave, flexible time off, certification and training reimbursement, digital mental health and wellbeing support memberships, and comprehensive insurance options.

Coalfire is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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