Information Systems Security Officer

Fulcrum Vets, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulcrum Vets, LLC is hiring an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in Chantilly, VA, to secure IT assets and manage risks. The role involves conducting technical assessments, ensuring compliance with security frameworks, and supporting certification activities. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and Security+ certification. Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required with flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience leading cybersecurity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Security+ or IAT II/III certification is required.
• Experience with SNOW and customer's RMF process is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical security assessments and contribute to security systems.
• Ensure system security compliance and manage risks.
• Support security assessment events and document findings.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with active CI Polygraph clearance

Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification

Proficiency with SNOW

Proficiency with Splunk

Experience with security requirements from ICD 503

Experience in implementing security documentation

Demonstrated team management expertise

Job description

Fulcrum Vets is looking to add an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to provide advice and assistance to secure configuration and operations to the customer’s IT assets.

This position will be onsite in Chantilly, VA.

Clearance: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly is required. Candidates who do not meet these clearance requirements will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

Conducting technical security assessments and contribute to the security systems.

Ensuring system security compliance, manage risks, and support certification activities throughout the program life cycle.

Work with the systems administrators to ensure the assigned systems are security compliant and achieve/maintain ATO.

Answering questions to ensure systems are developed with security compliance built in.

Supporting security assessment events and respond to all questions from ISSMs and SCAs.

Developing and maintaining SSPs, POAMs, and other required security documentation using XACTA.

Driving IATT and ATO efforts, coordinating with stakeholders, cyber, and Authorizing Official (AO). Implementing and validating NIST 800-53 controls in required environments.

Required Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI with active CI Polygraph clearance.

Security+ or other IAT II/III level certification that is currently active.

Proficiency with SNOW and customer's RMF process, including managing IATT and ATO processes.

Proficiency with Splunk.

Experience conducting assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503).

Experience with implementing and maintaining system security documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, POAMs, and security assessment artifacts, coordinating closely with ISSMs, ISSEs, system owners, and authorizing officials.

Full-time work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) is required, with flexible hours.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior Information System Security Officer or Information System Security Engineer experience.

Proven experience leading cybersecurity initiatives for significant programs, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of large-scale program requirements.

Demonstrated success in team management, highlighting the ability to effectively guide and coordinate cybersecurity professionals.

Strong background in communication, with a track record of effectively engaging with customer, program leads, leadership teams, and engineers to convey complex cybersecurity concepts and strategies.