Junior ISSO & Security Controls Evaluator

Koniag Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an ISSO/Control Evaluator to support SBA information systems in Washington, DC. You will assist with RMF lifecycle activities, security documentation, and assessment support under senior staff guidance.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust. Ideal for a junior information security professional aiming to grow in federal cybersecurity compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, information assurance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in information security or related field.
• Basic familiarity with RMF process and federal documentation requirements.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, or A+/Network+ (or pursuing).
• 2+ years in information security/Cybersecurity role with RMF exposure.
• Prior internship or project supporting federal government cybersecurity programs.
• Pursuit or possession of CAP/CGRC certification.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ISSO staff in fulfilling ISSO responsibilities for SBA information systems.
• Assist in RMF lifecycle activities including categorization, control selection, and monitoring.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and other ATO artifacts per NIST SP 800-53 and SBA standards.
• Assist with security control assessments and documentation of findings in SARs.
• Maintain POA&Ms and coordinate remediation with system owners and IT teams.
• Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability data collection, and configuration compliance.

Skills

RMF lifecycle knowledge

NIST SP 800-53 familiarity

Security control assessment

Documentation: SSP/SAR/POA&M

Vulnerability management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / IT / CS

Job description

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks an ISSO/Control Evaluator to support SBA information systems in Washington, DC. You will assist with RMF lifecycle activities, security documentation, and assessment support under senior staff guidance.

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust. Ideal for a junior information security professional aiming to grow in federal cybersecurity compliance.