Senior ISSO

Sev1Tech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer to support a vital cybersecurity contract for a federal agency. This role requires extensive experience in information assurance, security audits, and managing security systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong collaborative spirit, a drive for continuous learning, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Join a company committed to empowering critical missions and making a significant impact in the community. If you're ready to elevate your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information assurance with a focus on FISMA-related tasks.
• Must hold CISSP and one additional security certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage security aspects of information systems to achieve ATO designation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and drive day-to-day work completion.

Skills

Information Assurance Audits

Incident Handling

Security Awareness and Training

Control Inheritance

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

O365

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Sev1Tech is seeking a highly experienced Senior ISSO to join its growing contract supporting a federal government agency.

The candidate will support a cybersecurity contract for a federal customer in the role of a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The candidate will be responsible for multiple systems and drive all aspects to attain a new Authority to Operate (ATO) designation or maintain current ATO designation. The candidate will possess detailed knowledge and expertise in managing security aspects of information systems, including physical security, personnel security, incident handling, and security awareness and training. In addition, the successful candidate will have the knowledge to leverage efficiencies regarding control inheritance, O365 controls, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure controls.

The Senior ISSO role supports multiple projects, and the successful candidate is expected to be highly organized, have the wherewithal to prioritize, over-communicate, plan and tightly coordinate with a variety of stakeholders, while driving day-to-day work to completion.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven, possess the inherent interest to continue learning new technologies to solve problems and have a collaborative and continual improvement mindset in all facets of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 15 years performing information assurance audits, C&A and protective or corrective measures, 5 of which must be FISMA-related
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification
• ONE of the following three (3) certifications:
  • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
  • CompTIA Security + SY0-501 or higher certification
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently supporting a DHS Component
• Previous experience supporting a DHS Component
• Possesses an active DHS EOD

About Sev1Tech LLC

Welcome to Sev1Tech! Founded in 2010, we are proud to be a leading provider of IT modernization, engineering, and program management solutions. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional program and IT support services that empower critical missions for both Federal and Commercial clients.

At Sev1Tech, our mission is clear: Build better companies. Enable better government. Protect our nation. Build better humans across the country. We believe that through innovation and dedication, we can make a significant impact on the communities we serve.

Join the Sev1Tech family, where your potential for greatness is limitless! Here, you will not only achieve remarkable accomplishments but also enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career progression. We invite you to explore opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your contributions and growth.

Ready to take the next step? Apply directly through our website: Sev1Tech Careers and use the hashtag #joinSev1Tech to connect with us on social media!

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