Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

TIAG®; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to bolster its Cybersecurity program. This remote position requires a Secret level security clearance and focuses on planning, implementing, and overseeing information security measures. Ideal candidates will have over six years of IT Cyber Security experience, including hands-on compliance experience and relevant certifications. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to safeguarding vital information and enhancing security protocols in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT Cyber Security experience, including FISMA experience.
• IAM Level III certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization’s information security program.
• Conduct technical vulnerability assessments and track remediation activities.

Skills

IT Cyber Security

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Information Assurance (IA)

Technical Vulnerability Assessments

FISMA Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CISSP

CCNA

VCP

MCSE

Job description

TIAG is currently hiring an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our team on a Cybersecurity program at FEMA based out of Washington, DC. This position requires a Secret level security clearance to be processed to start work, so US Citizenship is a requirement. This position is remote, but eligible candidates should reside in the greater DC Metro region in order to have access to the customer site as needed.

ISSO Responsibilities

• Provide support to plan, coordinate, and implement the organization’s information security program
• Provide support for facilitating and helping agencies identify their current security infrastructure and define future programs, design, and implementation of security related to IT systems
• Oversee the efforts of security staff to design, develop, engineer, and implement solutions to security requirements
• Gather and organize technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in the MLS arena
• Perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to achieve Authority To Operate (ATO).
• Implement and enforce information system security policies, standards, and methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and methods related to cyber security.
• Develop and maintain Certification and Accreditation (C&A) documentation in accordance with DHS and FEMA guidance.
• Develop and maintain system security plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, and other Information Assurance (IA) documents.
• Conduct technical vulnerability assessments and track remediation activities in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  
  
  

Required Experience

• 6+ years of IT Cyber Security related experience, including a minimum of one (1) years of FISMA experience
• B.S. degree
• Minimum of six (6) year’s hands-on compliance experience
• Secret clearance
• IAM Level III certification required such as CISSP
• Additional technical certification desired - (CCNA, VCP, MCSE)
  
  
  

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