Cyber Analyst - ISSO

PeopleTec, Inc. • Elizabeth City, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

PeopleTec is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support the Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City, NC. In this role, you will be crucial in ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Your responsibilities will focus on executing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) security authorizations for USCG mission systems. You will also ensure continued cybersecurity compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle, conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, recommend corrective actions, and monitor and respond to security incidents. Managing security awareness and training programs for DHS personnel is also a key part of the role. You will collaborate closely with IT engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate security controls into system development and implementation processes, stay abreast of evolving security threats and industry best practices, and document security policies, procedures, and activities. This is a hybrid position, requiring willingness to go on-site for critical meetings and classified work, generally 2 days a week at the USCG site.

Requirements

• 7+ years of direct experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) within the DoD/Federal Government.
• Working knowledge of the DoD eMASS GRC tool and workflows.
• Demonstrated understanding of information security principles and best practices, including network security, system security, encryption, and incident response.
• Proficiency in various security assessment methodologies, standards, and tools, including DoD RMF System Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring, and FISMA Compliance, and STIG Hardening.
• Experience with relevant security frameworks and standards, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD control overlays.
• Documented experience in the assessment of Platform IT and OT systems and environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISM, CISSP, GSLC.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Cyber Security or other Information Technology field of study.
• Previous ISSO experience accrediting aviation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Execute the RMF process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) security authorizations for USCG mission systems.
• Deliver cybersecurity compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle for the systems under our purview through the execution of prescribed and ad hoc ISCM tasks.
• Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor security events and incidents, investigate suspicious activity, and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Manage security awareness and training programs for DHS personnel.
• Work closely with IT engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate security controls into system development and implementation processes.
• Keep abreast of evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices and work with program stakeholders to enhance and maintain program relevancy and improve efficiency.
• Document security policies, procedures, and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees