Mid-Level ISSO — Top Secret RMF Expert (DOE/NNSA)

Koniag Government Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Mid-Level Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Top-Secret clearance to support DOE NNSA cybersecurity in Las Vegas, NV, Albuquerque, NM, Germantown, MD, or Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will manage system, application, and hardware authorization activities, RMF implementation, and security documentation such as ISSPs and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
• 2+ years of experience with RMF or similar security authorization frameworks
• Experience developing and maintaining security documentation including ISSPs, Risk Assessments, and Security Baselines
• Experience working with federal agencies, preferably DOE, NNSA, or Department of Defense
• Training that meets or is progressing toward NNSA and/or DoD 8140 requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop system, application, and hardware authorization documentation including ISSPs, Risk Assessments, and Security Baselines
• Ensure authorization activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner for both initial authorization and re-authorization processes
• Develop comprehensive authorization packages independently and submit them to the ISSM for review
• Prepare authorization packages for submission to the AO or AODR for review and approval
• Apply the RMF methodology consistently across assigned systems
• Maintain knowledge of AO-approved risk boundaries and risk tolerance levels
• Update authorization documentation according to schedules in accordance with risk management objectives
• Conduct continuous monitoring activities for assigned systems
• Track security control implementation and effectiveness
• Document system changes and assess their impact on security posture
• Work within established authorization boundaries and ensure operations adhere to approved parameters
• Support transparent decision-making processes that align with AO requirements
• Assist with onboarding and termination processes for contractor personnel
• Ensure work products meet Enterprise Cybersecurity Program requirements and quality standards
• Provide technical support at meetings, briefings, and presentations
• Collaborate with NA-IM and NNSA contractors
• Mentor junior security personnel in authorization processes and documentation

Skills

RMF (NIST)

NIST RMF

Federal cybersecurity regulations

Security documentation

Risk assessment

Security controls (NIST SP 800-53)

Incident reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

eMASS

Archer

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Mid-Level Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Top-Secret clearance to support DOE NNSA cybersecurity in Las Vegas, NV, Albuquerque, NM, Germantown, MD, or Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate will manage system, application, and hardware authorization activities, RMF implementation, and security documentation such as ISSPs and risk assessments.