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# Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization)

- **Company:** NikSoft Systems Corp.
- **Location:** Eagan, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4e9ae2bd6b49fcf

## About the Role

* Framework Expertise: Proven proficiency with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ISO standards.
 * Technical Skills: Strong background in GRC systems, security architecture principles, and network scanning technologies.
 * Project Management: Track record of driving large, complex, and high-risk IT initiatives.
 * Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills alongside senior-level executive briefing capabilities., * Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct experience in Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Information Assurance, or Risk Management Framework (RMF) environments.
 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (relevant senior-level experience may substitute for a degree).
 * Certifications: a current high-level security certification such as ICS2 CISSP (IAM Level III standard), ISACA CISM, or CGRC (Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance) preferred.

Opened to U.S. Citizen and/or Green card holders only.

****Candidates must be able to obtain a Postal Sensitive Clearance (US Citizenship or Green Card required). Additionally, candidates must not have traveled outside of the USA for a combined period not to exceed 6 months within the last 3 years.***

## Description

We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization). You will support security assessments for diverse application domains, including cloud computing environments. This critical role serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the A&A process, managing large-scale, high-risk security compliance and architecture initiatives., * Lead Risk Assessments: Conduct security assessments and document compliance using NIST RMF and ISO frameworks.

 * Manage A&A Processes: Oversee validation, accreditation, and documentation utilizing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools.
 * Design Secure Architecture: Support blueprints, standards, and guidelines for secure enterprise IT infrastructures.
 * Conduct Vulnerability Scanning: Interrogate systems for configuration status using network and vulnerability scanning tools.
 * Act as A&A SME: Guide stakeholders, cross-functional business units, and new A&A resources through the USPS validation process.
 * Brief Leadership: Build action plans, manage schedules, and brief executives on cross-functional IT risk and assurance.


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