Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

TIAG®; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join their dynamic team supporting a critical Cybersecurity program. This remote position requires a Secret level security clearance and offers an opportunity to work closely with FEMA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT Cyber Security, particularly in risk management and compliance, and will play a vital role in developing and maintaining security documentation and policies. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT Cyber Security experience, including FISMA experience.
• Hands-on compliance experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of information security programs.
• Conduct technical vulnerability assessments and track remediation activities.

Skills

Cyber Security

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Technical Vulnerability Assessments

Incident Response Planning

Certification and Accreditation (C&A)

Compliance Experience

Education

IAM Level III certification (CISSP)

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
• Minimum of six (6) year’s hands-on compliance experience
• IAM Level III certification required such as CISSP

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