Senior ISSO: Government Security & RMF Leader

Steampunk, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a government customer in Washington D.C. Responsibilities include managing security risks, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience or equivalent qualifications and relevant security certifications like CISSP or CISM. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000 with benefits, emphasizing cybersecurity expertise and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and 4 years of cyber & FISMA experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience; OR No degree and 9 years (7 in cyber & FISMA).
• Possess one of the following certifications: CISSP, CASP, CISM, CEH, CISA, SSCP, GISP, GSLC.
• Ability to interpret patterns of noncompliance related to cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Create Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos for system risk management.
• Conduct annual assessments according to DHS Information Security Performance Plan guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

FISMA compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Risk management framework knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's degree and 4 years cyber & FISMA experience

Bachelor's degree and 5 years cyber & FISMA experience

9 years experience with 7 years in cyber & FISMA

Tools

Windows

Linux

DHS Compliance Tools

Job description

Steampunk, Inc. is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a government customer in Washington D.C. Responsibilities include managing security risks, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree with 4 years of experience or equivalent qualifications and relevant security certifications like CISSP or CISM. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000 with benefits, emphasizing cybersecurity expertise and strong communication skills.