ISSO (Mid-Level)

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & federal holidays

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Charitable contributions

Job summary

Halvik Corp is seeking a candidate to support a Federal customer in implementing and maintaining security measures to protect systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. The role involves IA engineering activities to support cybersecurity posture and compliance with Federal requirements.

Responsibilities include assessments, monitoring, and documentation such as SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms under NIST RMF. Active Secret clearance is required, with CISSP or equivalent certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in IT or Business per job requirements.
• One year of relevant experience with certification accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Two years of IT experience and/or ISSO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular security assessments of networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments.
• Develop or support incident response plans and conduct security training sessions.
• Monitor compliance with security standards, regulations, and NTIA security policies.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

System security plans

Certification & accreditation

NIST RMF

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business

Associate's Degree + 1 year experience with certification

2 years experience + certification

Job description

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking a candidate to support a Federal customer in implementing and maintaining security measures to protect the customer's systems, data, and networks from cyber threats. The position includes performing Information Assurance (IA) engineering activities that support cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with applicable Federal requirements, and performing assessments and monitoring activities, and maintaining compliance with Federal security requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Performing regular security assessments of networks, systems, applications, and cloud environments
• Developing or supporting the development of incident response plans and conducting security training sessions
• Monitoring compliance with applicable security standards, regulations, and NTIA security policies
• Supporting continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability scanning, log analysis, and remediation tracking
• Preparing security assessment documentation such as SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms in accordance with NIST RMF
• Validating remediation effectiveness through retesting, evidence review, and compliance verification
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Business -OR- Associate's Degree and one (1) year relevant experience with professional certification -OR- two (2) years relevant experience with professional certification
• Experience: Two+ years of information technology experience; minimum two years of ISSO experience preferred
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in planning for and performing audits to ensure compliance with agency and federal security requirements. Knowledge of and/or capability to review and develop system security plans and other required security documentation; perform vulnerability assessment scans or interpret results of scans and track mitigation actions and progress of system engineers and administrators; and perform certification and accreditation activities as required to ensure assigned systems remain accredited and risk is managed to an acceptable level.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with Federal cybersecurity regulations, including NIST, FISMA, and associated guidance. Ensure artifacts, assessments, and system configurations remain aligned with NIST SP 800-53 controls, FedRAMP baselines, Federal agency policy and directives.
• Certifications:
  • Per education requirements above.
• Must possess an active Secret clearance.

Preferred Expertise

• CISSP or equivalent Cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+) preferred.
• Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.
• Strong background coordinating with stakeholders (e.g., system owners, ISSOs, architecture teams, and cybersecurity leadership) to validate cybersecurity requirements, address information assurance concerns, and resolve compliance or security issues.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risks and content into terms suitable for executive and government stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Halvik offers a competitive full benefits package including:

• Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance
• Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO
• Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Tuition Assistance
• Charitable Contribution matching

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.