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# Cybersecurity SME / ISSO- Federal Health

- **Company:** rockITdata, LLC
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, SARS Software Products, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c1ef09ffe3ac1b0c

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
 * Five (5) years of experience supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, or Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsibilities within enterprise IT environments.
 * Experience implementing and maintaining the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
 * Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages, SSPs, POA&Ms, and other Federal cybersecurity documentation.
 * Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, Zero Trust principles, and Federal cybersecurity standards.
 * Experience supporting AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other secure cloud environments is preferred.
 * CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification is preferred.
 * Experience supporting VA, VHA, DHA, or other Federal healthcare organizations, health IT, telehealth, or Federal program management is preferred.
 * Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Level 3 Public Trust clearance.

## Description

* Lead cybersecurity activities supporting enterprise healthcare modernization initiatives.
 * Manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
 * Develop, maintain, and coordinate Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation and authorization packages.
 * Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other security documentation.
 * Coordinate security control implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring activities.
 * Perform security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies that reduce organizational risk.
 * Collaborate with engineering, cloud, infrastructure, and development teams to integrate cybersecurity throughout system design and implementation.
 * Support vulnerability management, remediation activities, security testing, and audit readiness.
 * Monitor compliance with NIST, FISMA, VA, and other Federal cybersecurity requirements.
 * Provide cybersecurity guidance to project leadership and Government stakeholders while promoting security best practices across the program.


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