Senior ISSO - Federal ATO/RMF Specialist

SiloSmashers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee security operations for a federal agency. This role involves managing security assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold information security standards. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to continual improvement in their work.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active Top Secret Clearance.
• 15+ years in information assurance audits and FISMA experience.
• CISSP certification required, plus one of CAP, Security+, or CASP.

Responsibilities

• Drive ATO processes for assigned systems under NIST RMF.
• Collaborate with security teams to enhance security posture.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans and compliance documentation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Cisco routing/switching

Splunk

CrowdStrike

AWS

Azure

Job description

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee security operations for a federal agency. This role involves managing security assessments, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold information security standards. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in cybersecurity, a collaborative spirit, and a dedication to continual improvement in their work.