Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

WarCollar Industries; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WarCollar Industries is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will provide cybersecurity support, implement security policies, and maintain security posture through the Risk Management Framework. This role requires strong knowledge of AWS and cloud security, alongside excellent communication skills. Join a veteran-owned company dedicated to solving complex cybersecurity challenges.

Benefits

medical insurance premium coverage

PTO based on billable hours

federal holidays plus your birthday

matching 401k

education reimbursement

paid training days

performance bonuses

referral bonuses

government shutdown protection

monthly team-building events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with cybersecurity policies and processes.
• Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide information assurance support to systems and programs.
• Maintain operational security posture through RMF.
• Prepare and review system documentation including SSPs and C&A packages.

Skills

AWS infrastructure

cloud security

configuration management

vulnerability scanning

risk assessment analysis

NIST 800-53

strong written and oral communication

Job description

Core Hours: 9-3

Provide information assurance support to system(s) and program.

Demonstrated experience with coordinating and implementing cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes.

Maintain operational security posture for system(s) through customized Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure established security processes and procedures are followed.

Required Skills

1. Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, commercial cloud, and cloud security.
2. Evaluate security solutions to ensure security requirements are met for processing classified information.
3. Provide configuration management and documentation for system software, hardware, networks, enclaves, etc.
4. Prepare and review system documentation including Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, architecture diagrams, contingency plans, incident response plans, and other relevant documentation.
5. Support programmatic and organizational project and risk management review boards.
6. Perform vulnerability scanning, risk assessment analysis using NIST 800-53, and prepare responses to Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
7. Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253.
8. Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans.

Desired Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
• Microsoft Azure
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

About WarCollar Industries

Prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere to the customer’s vaccination policy.

About us:

WarCollar Industries, LLC is a veteran-owned small business. We maintain a team of cybersecurity experts committed to protecting complex data and distribution systems and providing decision makers with the most accurate assessment of residual risk possible. We work with our clients to solve the toughest challenges in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Services include network defense, computer network attack, secure network design, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessment. WarCollar enables its clients to find, fix, stop, and ultimately solve cybersecurity problems across their entire enterprise.

WarCollar offers generous benefits including: medical insurance premium coverage; PTO based on billable hours; federal holidays plus your birthday; matching 401k; education reimbursement plus paid training days; performance bonuses; referral bonuses; government shutdown protection; monthly team-building events plus two major social events annually.

WarCollar Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. WarCollar does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, status as a protected military veteran, or other non-merit factor.

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