ISSO - PM IEN

Cape Henry Associates; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

Financial products

Referral bonus program

Employee awards

Job summary

JANUS Research Group is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to maintain the security posture of IT systems, networks and infrastructure. The role requires active Secret clearance and hands-on security engineering aligned with DoD RMF, eMASS, and policy compliance.

The ideal candidate will oversee ATO documentation, support certification and accreditation, and coordinate with engineering to ensure RMF readiness across programs. A compelling benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific or technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience directly related to DoD cybersecurity Authorization or cybersecurity engineering activities.
• Minimum CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• ISSO information system security officer – hands-on cybersecurity professional responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security posture, compliance and operational controls for IT systems; IP networks, server-based solutions, and IT infrastructure.
• Provide RMF/IA design, development and implementation support in identity and access management, public key infrastructure, defensive cyber infrastructure and operations.
• Prepare documentation required by the Authorization Official for Authority to Operate (ATO) and maintain POA&M in RMF continuous monitoring.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Career Opportunities with JANUS Research Group

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Information Systems Security Officer

Focus

Supporting CPE C2IN, PM Integrated Enterprise Network (PM IEN)

Salary

120K-170K Annual; Commensurate with education/experience

Core Responsibilities

ISSO Information System Security Officer – hand on cybersecurity professional responsible for maintaining the day-to-day security posture, compliance and operational controls for IT systems; IP networks, server-based solutions, and IT infrastructure. Must understand DOW policy and eMASS.

Provide ISSO architecture support, certification and accreditation processes and support to security scans and other test events. Provide IA design, development and implementation support in identity and access management, cyber situational understanding, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), defensive cyber infrastructure and operations. Collaborate with the engineering team for design and implementation to ensure that RMF subsystems comply with The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) provisions and DoD and Army Polices and Regulations for operational readiness. Prepare all documentation that are required by the individual network Authorization Official (AO) for Authority to Operate (ATO) to their networks. Perform information assurance and cybersecurity monitoring and review reporting to ensure the compliance to include the development and maintenance of POA&M documents in accordance with the RMF A&A continuous monitoring process.

Key Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific or technical discipline.

Experience:

A Minimum of 5 years of working experience directly related to DoD cybersecurity Authorization or cybersecurity engineering activities. Demonstrated experience, and familiarity with DoD and Army Cybersecurity Polices and Regulations, and Authorization processes to include the planning and execution of test events. Minimum CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH or equivalent certification

Substitutions:

BS can be substituted with additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience and CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH or equivalent certifications

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at [e-mail] or calling [phone]. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.