Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

SecuriGence•Arlington, VA

6d•$131,600 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SecuriGence, part of Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS), is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support government operations and national security missions. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia. The ISSO provides security oversight for assigned networks and works with operations, engineering, security, and government stakeholders to secure systems and maintain compliance with applicable federal information assurance requirements. The role leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts and supports systems’ Authority to Operate (ATO) under the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002. The position is on-site five days per week during an initial training period of approximately two months. After training, telework is allowed one day per week. Compensation is estimated at USD $131,600 per year, up to USD $185,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an associate’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma or GED equivalent with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of relevant experience.
IAT Level II certification.
DoD Top Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain SCI.
Ability to coach, counsel, and mentor.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with Agile methodology.
Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management processes.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong use and understanding of systems engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technology and trends.
Experience presenting technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
Ability to assist customers and staff with technical issues related to security products.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight for assigned networks, working with operations staff to ensure compliance with STIGs and IAVM.
Ensure stakeholders adhere to Federal Information Assurance policies and procedures to acquire and maintain an Information System’s Authority to Operate (ATO) under FISMA.
Lead RMF A&A efforts, including activities within the A&A cycle and outside ISSO functions.
Work directly with the ISSM, ISO, and AO, and collaborate with engineering and operations support staff to secure systems and ensure compliance.
Provide oversight for existing and new POAMs.
Advise the CISO/AO of changes and help coordinate efforts to remediate deficiencies and vulnerabilities through POAM support.
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly continuous monitoring (ConMon) reviews, primarily through Splunk, with some manual or administrative checks.
Assist with incident response activities by verifying sanitation procedures are followed before submitting the CART Case to the CISO for closure.
Work with the Security Tools Team to identify critical and high vulnerabilities for remediation.
Report network security posture at the weekly CISO/AO meeting.
Perform other duties as assigned.