Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

11d•$74,000 - $124,000•Remote

About The Position

This role supports the implementation and ongoing execution of NIST RMF requirements, assists in system categorization, and helps identify, document, and maintain security and privacy control implementations. The ISSO will develop, review, and maintain RMF or security-related documentation, support security control assessments, remediation efforts, and authorization activities. This position involves identifying security weaknesses, managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and preparing systems for Authorization to Operate (ATO). The ISSO will monitor systems for compliance with FISMA and organizational cybersecurity policies, ensure security requirements are integrated into system changes, and support continuous monitoring activities. Additionally, the role coordinates vulnerability scanning, assists in incident response, promotes security best practices, and manages boundary records in GRC tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or cybersecurity.
Current Security+ certificate.
Minimum (3) three years of experience in cybersecurity.
Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools.
Experience with cloud security.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
Working knowledge or familiarity with FISMA (2014): Federal mandated framework for information security
Working knowledge or familiarity with NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2: Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations
Working knowledge or familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems
Working knowledge or familiarity with NIST SP 800-53A: Assessing Security and Privacy Controls

Nice To Haves

Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
Working knowledge or experience with NIST IR 8467 Genomic Data Cybersecurity and Privacy Frameworks Community Profile

Responsibilities

Support the implementation and ongoing execution of the NIST RMF requirements across assigned authorization boundaries.
Assist in system categorization in accordance with FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 guidance.
Help identify, document, and maintain applicable NIST SP 800-53 r5 security and privacy control implementations, control tailoring and inheritance.
Develop, review, and/or maintain RMF or security related documentation, including: FIPS 199, System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Privacy and risk assessments, Continuous monitoring documentation, System specific security control or organizational level standard operating procedures, Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding or Interconnection Security Agreements.
Support security control assessments, remediation efforts, and authorization activities.
Identify security weaknesses, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps; document findings and work with stakeholders to develop corrective actions.
Manage and maintain POA&Ms resulting from continuous monitoring or assessment results to ensure weaknesses are tracked through to remediation and closure.
Support the preparation of boundaries for Authorization to Operate (ATO), reauthorization, and ongoing authorization activities.
Monitor systems for compliance with FISMA and organizational cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure security requirements are integrated into system design, development, implementation, and operational changes.
Support continuous monitoring activities, including control status reviews, vulnerability management, configuration management, and periodic assessments.
Coordinate vulnerability scanning, review scan results, and track remediation of identified findings.
Assist in incident response coordination, reporting, investigation, and follow-up corrective actions.
Promote security best practices and help ensure systems maintain an acceptable level of risk.
Manage boundary records in the applicable governance, risk, and compliance tool.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus