Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
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Job description
Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned federal systems, maintaining authorization posture, supporting POA&M remediation, coordinating continuous monitoring, and updating security documentation., · Maintain SSPP/SSP, POA&M, risk assessment, contingency plan, incident response plan, and supporting artifacts.
· Coordinate system-level continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and security status reporting.
· Support ATO package updates after system changes, incidents, or control assessment findings.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Security Authorization?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, · 7+ years cybersecurity experience.
· 6+ years developing, maintaining, or assessing SA&A/ATO packages for IT systems.
· Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, POA&M lifecycle management, and continuous monitoring.
· Bachelor degree and at least one of: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, or CRISC.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with JCAM or similar federal A&A tool.
· Experience supporting systems with PII, CUI, cloud, or hybrid environments., * Do you hold at least two of the following certifications: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CGEIT? Please list them.
- What tooks have you used for POA&M and continuous monitoring tracking?
- Do you have 6 or more years developing or maintaining SA&A/ATO packages?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20534
Benefits & conditions
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- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- 401(k) matching, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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