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Jr. Information Security Officer (ISSO)

GuidehouseBethesda, MD
Onsite

About The Position

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) serves as the primary liaison between the system owner and the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems and ensuring compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies.

Requirements

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or STEM field
  • CURRENT Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
  • THREE (3) or more years of experience in cybersecurity
  • minimum of TWO (2) years in ISSO/RMF roles

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570/8140)
  • Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools (XACTA, ServiceNow)
  • Extensive knowledge of cloud security (Azure & AWS)
  • Experience with security Tools (ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, etc.)
  • Project management experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the system owner and the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
  • Maintain the appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems.
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Student Loan PayDown
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Skills Development & Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend

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