Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Miami (FL); In loco; USD 92.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

CGS Federal in Washington, DC seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with RMF/DIACAP experience to lead security assessment documentation and support ATO processes for DoC systems.

The role focuses on RMF A&A across the 6 steps, NIST 800-53 compliance, and risk management. Candidates should have five+ years IA/ISSE/ISSO background, eMASS experience, and relevant security certifications, and be able to work onsite at a government facility.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree required and 5+ years in IA/ISSO/ISSE roles related to ATO package development.
• Experience generating security documentation for requirements, control assessment, STIG/IAVA, SOPs, and test results.
• eMASS experience and DoC RMF familiarity required.
• Professional security certifications such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, or higher preferred.
• Strong writing/editing skills and ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience with DIACAP to RMF transition is a plus.

Mansioni

• Review systems to identify security weaknesses and document upgrades.
• Manage cybersecurity risk from an organizational perspective.
• Identify risks, prioritize and maintain a risk registry for leadership review.
• Provide security guidance and RMF validation per NIST, DoC, and DoC policies.
• Suggest CM improvements and coordinate changes with ISSM, SCA and AO.
• Maintain HBSS/ACAS vulnerability scanning and patch management.
• Support A&A activities and transition from DIACAP to RMF.
• Develop cyber security policy, A&A documentation, and test/evaluation reports.
• Conduct risk assessment research and write scoring reports.
• Support findings analysis and mitigation guidance.

Conoscenze

RMF Experience

Security Assessment

Documentation Writing

NIST 800-53

A&A

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Strumenti

eMASS

HBSS/ACAS

IAVM

Descrizione del lavoro

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with DIACAP and/or RMF experience who has deep expertise in security assessment documentation to support Department of Commerce systems and efforts to achieve their Authorization to Operate (ATO). This position is located at the client site in the Herbert Hoover Building in Washington, DC. The scope includes full life-cycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) management through all 6 Steps of the RMF process to support the Government ISSM. Responsibilities include conducting security assessment and information system security oversight activities in accordance with NIST 800-53 and RMF requirements.

Base pay range: $92,213.33/yr - $125,146.66/yr. Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced. Department: Information Technology.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We offer opportunities for professional growth and an environment that supports employees.

Responsibilities:

• Review systems to identify potential security weaknesses and recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities, implement changes, and document upgrades
• Maintain responsibility for managing cybersecurity risk from an organizational perspective
• Identify organizational risks, prioritize those risks, and maintain a risk registry for escalation and presentation to senior leadership
• Provide security guidance and IS validation using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF, DoC, and local security policies
• Provide configuration management (CM) recommendations for information system security software, hardware, and firmware; coordinate changes with the ISSM, Security Control Assessor (SCA), and Authorizing Official (AO)
• Maintain vulnerability scanning tool compliance (HBSS or ACAS) and patch management (IAVM) to ensure patches are applied and compliance is maintained
• Support security authorization activities, including transitioning from legacy DIACAP to DoC RMF
• Provide subject matter expertise for cyber security and trusted system technology
• Apply advanced technical knowledge to develop solutions for complex problems
• Research, write, review, and finalize recommendations regarding cyber security policy, assessment and authorization (A&A) documents, security test and evaluation reports, and security engineering practices
• Conduct risk assessment research and write risk assessment reports including evaluation and scoring
• Support findings analysis and provide expert guidance for mitigation strategies and implementation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience as an Information Assurance (IA) Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role in ATO package development, including generating security documentation for requirements, control assessment, STIG/IAVA compliance, SOPs, and test results
• eMASS experience
• Professional security certification such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, or higher
• Strong desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with industry writing styles (grammar, sentence form, structure)
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment

Ideally, you will also have:

• CISSP, CASP, or similar certificate preferred
• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to quality

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government processes through optimized resources and cutting-edge technology. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems while fostering a respectful, growth-oriented work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision; Life Insurance; 401k; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Time Off and holidays. CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Contact: Email: [e-mail]