Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Everforth Apex
Newington, VA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cyber Security Information Systems Package Management Systems SAP (Applications) Software Vulnerability Management Information Technology Nessus Plan of Action and Milestones

Job description

  • Work with the team on portfolio-level RMF strategy and execution for multiple systems and enclaves.
  • Utilize technical and soft skills to manage the development, review, and approval of authorization artifacts such as SSP, SAP/SAR, POA&M, Risk Register, and Continuous Monitoring Strategy.
  • Craft risk statements and decision materials in a fast-paced environment.
  • Implement quality gates, metrics, and dashboards for executive communication.
  • Utilize results from vulnerability scans, security benchmarks, and configuration audits to resolve findings.

Requirements

Clearance: Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 8+ years of related experience.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert-level knowledge of RMF lifecycle and A&A documentation (SSP, SAP/SAR, POA&M, Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Risk Register).
  • Mastery of RMF tooling for package management, control inheritance, workflow, and audit readiness.
  • Hands-on control assessment and validation against NIST SP 800-53; familiarity with related industry directives.
  • Enterprise vulnerability management using tools like ACAS/Nessus and configuration baselines.
  • Executive-level writing and briefing skills.
  • Security+ certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CISM, CISSP, or CCSP certification.
  • Experience with cloud A&A (AWS, Azure) at various levels.
  • Experience establishing Continuous Monitoring programs and dashboards; familiarity with control overlays and tailoring.

Work Environment

The role involves working with a team on RMF strategy and artifact quality, coordinating assessments, guiding remediation, and mentoring analysts. The environment is highly team-based with cross-functional collaboration.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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