INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISSO)

AnaVation
Full-time
Washington, DC
Posted on 2 months ago

Job Description

AnaVation is seeking a mid-level ISSO to provide security compliance expertise on high priority projects for a mission critical customer in Washington, DC. The ISSO will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and assessing Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages, ensuring systems are accredited, and performing risk assessments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain SA&A packages
  • Create and maintain SSPs and supporting documentation
  • Develop and coordinate Incident Response and Contingency Plans
  • Ensure systems maintain ATO and continuous monitoring
  • Perform risk assessments
  • Conduct security control assessments
  • Track POA&Ms
  • Conduct vulnerability management
  • Review government policy
  • Improve security processes and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 4+ years’ experience with NIST, FISMA, and SA&A
  • Knowledge of NIST publications (SP 800-53r5, SP 800-53A, SP 800-18r1)
  • Knowledge of information security principles
  • Experience conducting risk assessments
  • Proficiency in security tools (firewalls, IDS, SIEM)
  • Knowledge of incident response procedures
  • Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain CI Poly
  • On-site availability 5 days a week

Benefits

  • No benefits