Information System Security Officer (ISSO) – Senior #1708626

Network Designs Inc.•McLean, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

NDi is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Senior to provide senior-level information system security implementation and compliance support for a large federal IT services program. The ISSO (Senior) is responsible for day-to-day security oversight, RMF execution, and continuous monitoring for assigned information systems. This role supports system owners in achieving and maintaining Authorization to Operate (ATO) by ensuring security controls are properly implemented, documented, and sustained in accordance with FISMA, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and federal cybersecurity policies..

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Must possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance at the time of application
This position requires working onsite at one of the following locations, 5 days per week: Downtown Washington, DC; Huntsville, AL; or Clarksburg, WV
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
Eight (8) or more years supporting federal information systems security ; in absence of years of experience, certifications or past work may be used to show the level of experience needed to perform at this level.
Demonstrated experience serving as an ISSO for systems in a regulated federal environment.
Extensive experience executing the RMF lifecycle, including categorization, control implementation, authorization support, and continuous monitoring.
Experience maintaining security documentation aligned to NIST SP 800-53.
Experience managing POA&Ms, coordinating remediation, and tracking closure.
Experience supporting FIPS 199 Moderate and High systems, including National Security Systems (as applicable).
Experience working within a GRC tool environment