Information Systems Security Officer

Steampunk•McLean, VA

2d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Steampunk wants you to be an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) on our team to support a government customer. In this challenging and rewarding role you’ll be asked take initiative, foster organization, responsibility, customer service skills, and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced, fluid business environment. You’ll be asked to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information. The primary responsibilities for the position are to support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk.

Requirements

Two (2) years of cybersecurity experience is required, including one (1) year of FISMA-related experience
Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in related IT field
One of the following certifications (may be obtained within six (6) months of hire): Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications (800-53 rev 4/5), particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
Knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning, assessment, and analysis
Knowledge and experience with operating system (Windows and/or Linux) and networking (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN])
Knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and operating system security
Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Ability to apply basic knowledge of information assurance concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to interview system stakeholders to properly document security controls
Participated in independent and self-assessments
Ability to perform ISSO duties to at least one system

Nice To Haves

Current experience providing ISSO support to DHS
Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence

Responsibilities

Create, monitor, and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates
Create of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
Support annual assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
Help coordinate with the customer’s Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
Support Contingency Plan updates and tests
Perform system self-assessments as part of an Ongoing Authorization program
Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit)
Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall or Agile)
Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools
Support the planning of certifying and accrediting their assigned information system or information systems
Ensure Configuration Management processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy
Participate in DevOpsSec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems.