ISSO (Mid-Level)

Halvik; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Halvik Corp 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 Information Assurance (IA) engineering activities to support cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with Federal requirements, plus assessments, monitoring, and ongoing compliance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or Business or related field, or Associate's with required experience and certification.
• 2+ years IT experience; ISSO experience preferred.
• Proficient in audits to ensure compliance with federal security requirements and in developing SSPs and security artifacts.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• CISSP or Security+ or equivalent certifications 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, regs, and NTIA policies.
• Support continuous monitoring: vulnerability scans, log analysis, and remediation tracking.
• Prepare security assessment documentation (SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms) per NIST RMF.
• Validate remediation effectiveness through retesting and evidence review.

Skills

Security assessments

Incident response planning

Vulnerability scanning

Compliance and audits

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Business OR Associate's degree with 1 year relevant experience with certification OR 2 years relevant experience with certification

Tools

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53 & FedRAMP

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Privacy Policy – Halvik Corp

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.

Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.