Junior ISSO – RMF/NIST Security for Federal Systems

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with active TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph. You will ensure secure operational posture, coordinate with system owners and the ISSM, and ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST CSF and IC policies.

Requirements include a STEM degree, Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II, and 3+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years in ISSO/RMF roles. Master’s degree and cloud tools are a plus.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity or STEM.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years in ISSO/RMF roles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between system owner and ISSM to maintain secure posture.
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST CSF and IC security policies.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

CI polygraph

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II

3+ years cybersecurity, 2+ years ISSO

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/IT/cybersecurity/STEM

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

XACTA

ServiceNow

ACAS/Nessus

Splunk

Azure

AWS

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with active TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph. You will ensure secure operational posture, coordinate with system owners and the ISSM, and ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST CSF and IC policies.

Requirements include a STEM degree, Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II, and 3+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years in ISSO/RMF roles. Master’s degree and cloud tools are a plus.