Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)...

The Senior ISSO plays a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and systems within government agencies. This position involves designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions to safeguard digital assets and mitigate cyber threats. The ISSO collaborates closely with various teams, including IT professionals, security analysts, and management, to uphold the highest standards of cybersecurity in alignment with government regulations and industry best practices.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support for the development of policies, standards, instructions, procedures, strategies, and communications relative to the customer’s mission.

• Provide services in accordance with NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, FISMA of 2014, and organization-level policies, directives, and guidelines.

• Security Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design and deploy comprehensive security measures to protect information systems, networks, and applications.

• Develop and implement security architectures, policies, standards, and procedures that align with federal regulations and guidelines.

• Assessment Support:

• Conduct regular assessments and audits to identify potential vulnerabilities and security gaps in systems and applications.

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, standards, and guidelines, such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP.

• Collaborate with relevant teams to prioritize and address identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner.

• Incident Response and Reporting:

• Participate in incident response activities to effectively handle and mitigate security incidents and breaches.

• Contribute to the development and testing of incident response plans and playbooks.

• Continuous Monitoring:

• Utilize security tools and technologies to monitor network traffic, detect anomalies, and investigate potential security incidents to ensure continuous secure operations.

• Analyze security logs, reports, and data to identify patterns and trends indicative of unauthorized activities.

• Support internal and external audits related to information security and assist in remediation efforts.

• US Citizen with an active Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus 10 years related experience.

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC certifications.

• Proven experience in information security engineering, preferably in a Federal Government Agency or regulated environment.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (NIST, FISMA, etc.).

• Knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, encryption, and authentication protocols.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Inside office environment.

• Working on a computer for long periods of time.

Founded in 2007 in Huntsville, AL, MartinFed provides the U.S. government with customer-focused, performance-based solutions using technology and an empowered workforce as an engine to drive its customers’ missions. Our goal is to attract the best and brightest within their field.

We invest in our people because they are our greatest asset. They cultivate our purpose, embody and reflect our core values, and define our culture. MartinFed’s core values that set us apart are the following:

• Be Driven - We are fueled by the hunger to learn more and do more.

• Be Curious - We engage in continuous improvement - never accepting the status quo.

• Be Humble - We seek honest feedback to strengthen our relationships.

• Pursue Excellence - We strive to achieve extraordinary results and do not settle for mediocrity.

Strive for excellence and consider joining our growing team today!