Senior Information System Security Officer

Talentify; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zantech is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer to lead cybersecurity compliance for complex systems and serve as the Cybersecurity Division's primary point of contact for FEMA-based onsite work at the Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The Sr ISSO will oversee RMF implementations, SSPs, security assessments, and authorization activities, while collaborating with system owners and stakeholders to ensure robust security postures across call orders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity and information systems security.
• Expert knowledge of NIST RMF and related guidelines.
• Experience implementing DHS 4300A/4300B policies and FISMA reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for complex systems.
• Serve as primary POC for all security matters.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs).
• Conduct security assessments and authorize systems.
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Coordinate with system owners and stakeholders.
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities.
• Lead incident response activities for assigned systems.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to senior leadership.
• Mentor junior ISSO staff.
• Works across all active call orders on assigned systems.
• May require deployment to disaster locations.
• Must support 24/7 operations during emergencies.

Skills

NIST RMF

DHS 4300A/4300B

FISMA compliance

Security controls

Risk assessment

Security authorization

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Leadership/mentoring

Education

IAT Level III: CISSP, CISM, or CASP+

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Senior Information System Security Officer to be responsible for the most complex systems and serves as the Cybersecurity Division's primary point of contact for an upcoming Onsite role supporting FEMA based out of their Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The Sr ISSO will be critical to program success, leading the information security Compliance Branch and working across all active call orders supporting systems identified for security authorization services.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

• Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for complex systems
• Serve as primary POC for all security matters
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)
• Conduct security assessments and authorize systems
• Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Coordinate with system owners and stakeholders
• Oversee continuous monitoring activities
• Lead incident response activities for assigned systems
• Provide cybersecurity guidance to senior leadership
• Mentor junior ISSO staff
• Works across all active call orders on assigned systems
• May require deployment to disaster locations
• Must support 24/7 operations during emergencies

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

• 10+ years in cybersecurity and information systems security
• Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• DHS 4300A/4300B policy implementation
• FISMA compliance and reporting
• Security control implementation and assessment
• Risk assessment and management
• Security authorization processes
• Incident response coordination
• Vulnerability management
• Cloud security architectures
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Required Certifications/Education:

• IAT Level III: CISSP, CISM, or CASP+

Required Security Clearance:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Outstanding Performance…Always!

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment.