Senior Information System Security Officer

Quantum Sky•Washington, DC

2d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. This role is crucial for ensuring information systems and high-value assets (HVA) comply with NIST security requirements. The ISSO will manage the entire Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycles.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience with at least 5 years supporting ISSO RMF activities.
Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated understanding of information privacy, including information access, release of information, and implementation of control technologies as they apply to privacy information.
Thorough understanding and knowledge of FISMA, NIST RMF, and Security and Privacy Assessment and Authorization (SPA&A) processes.
Experience with NIST publications, OMB circulars and memoranda, and CNSS publications and their requirements and impact on system security.
Proficiency in writing technical analysis reports.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment.
Good relationship management, business acumen, judgment, and ability to think critically.
US Citizen with Public Trust eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the legislative branch.
Preferred certifications: CISA, CAP or equivalent.
Experience with FedRAMP and cloud service providers.
Experience with CSAM and ServiceNow.
Experience with vulnerability assessments tools such as Nessus and/or Qualys.

Responsibilities

Develop and update security authorization packages in accordance with client requirements and FISMA compliance, including System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, Security Assessment Plan and Report, Contingency Plan, Incident Response Plan, Standard Operating Procedure, Plan of Actions and Milestones, Remediation Plans, and Configuration Management Plan.
Develop and maintain the Plan of Action and Milestones and support remediation activities.
Validate protective measures for physical security to support system security requirements.
Maintain an inventory of hardware and software for the information system.
Develop, coordinate, test, and train on Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans.
Perform risk analyses to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards.
Support Incident Response and Contingency activities.
Perform security control assessments using NIST 800-53A.
Conduct independent scans of applications, networks, and databases as required.
Provide continuous monitoring to enforce client security policy and procedures and create oversight processes for the system owner.
Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to complete mandatory agency data calls in a timely manner.