Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

2HB Incorporated; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Officer to support a government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. This is a full-time role requiring a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

You will lead cybersecurity activities, develop security architectures, assess IT systems, and ensure compliance with frameworks (ICD 503, RMF). Strong writing and communication skills, Linux and cloud security experience (AWS, Azure) are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF/DIACAP-like processes and RMF-based assessment and authorization.
• Ability to develop and maintain system security documentation and SOPs.
• Strong Linux operating system knowledge and cloud service security exposure.
• Familiarity with security assessment tools (e.g., Nessus).
• Experience with government security frameworks and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements.
• Develop IT security policies, standards, and guidance.
• Support A&A process activities and documentation.
• Provide engineering support for authorization/test and evaluation activities.
• Provide continuous monitoring for information systems.
• Develop security deliverables for operations and development.
• Evaluate security architectures against compliance objectives.
• Identify, track and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Understand government cybersecurity policies and RMF requirements.
• Communicate effectively to executives and technical staff.

Skills

RMF processes

A&A documentation

Security architectures

Linux

Cloud security

Nessus

Xacta

CISSP

Policy writing

Communication

Tools

Xacta

LatteArt

Job description

Sr. Information Systems Security Officer

• Annapolis Junction, MD

This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.

2HB Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Information Systems Security Engineer to support its government customer in Annapolis Junction, MD. The successful candidate will be able to support the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) initiative which defends of our nation’s most critical unclassified and classified networks.

Required Skills:

• Conduct assessments of existing IT architecture for compliance with security requirements from applicable security frameworks (such as ICD 503)
• Develop IT security policies, standards, and guidance
• Provide input to A&A process activities and related documentation such as systems concept of operations, system security design, implementation plans, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials
• Provide engineering support and assistance to authorization/accreditation test and evaluation activities
• Provide continuous monitoring support for information systems
• Develop IT architecture deliverables, specific to information security countermeasure implementations, for operational systems and systems under development
• Evaluate proposed security architectures and designs and provide input as to the adequacy of those security designs to meet required security compliance objectives
• Develop and maintain processes and procedures to identify, track and mitigate customer system vulnerabilities
• In-depth understanding of the cybersecurity policies and procedures for government sector information systems
• Strong understanding of Linux-based operating systems
• Strong understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure) and related security services
• Strong writing skills: able to clearly articulate ideas for executive level as well as technical staff consumption
• Strong communications skills: able to work well with others, independently and as part of a team
• Strong understanding of information security principles and risk assessment techniques
• Experience with using NESSUS and other scanning applications
• Experience with customer RMF processes and tools (i.e. Xacta, LatteArt, etc.)
• CISSP Certification

This is a full-time position, and requires a TS/SCI/Full Scope Polygraph Clearance.