Information System Security Officer ISSO

Responsibilities & Qualifications

We are seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting a National law enforcement agency NOC. This team provides support services for Network(s) Management, Operations, and Maintenance for all Network(s) infrastructure. Support includes providing real‑time incident monitoring, predictive and proactive analysis and reporting, incident resolution and escalation, problem management and resolution, coordinating of events related to network communications, network utilization and availability analysis and reporting.

The NOC is staffed 24x7x365 with three (3) shifts of mid to senior level contract technicians, and handles approximately 4,000 tickets a month.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• At least 5‑10 years of experience
• Familiarity with network and information system security principles and best practices.
• In‑depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST publications, and the DHS 4300‑A Policy Directive.
• Experience with implementing the NIST 800‑53 Security Controls in an Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process.
• Experience reviewing Nessus scans, managing vulnerability mitigation and information security process in an Enterprise environment.
• Basic understanding of Enterprise networking concepts.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and build rapport with government and customer organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in‑depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Certifications

• Certifications, such as Network+, Security+, CISSP and Security auditing are recommended.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical field preferred or equivalent experience.

Clearance

• Background Investigation is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Information System Security Officer (ISSO) acts as the Designated Person(s) assigned to one or more existing FISMA Systems of Record as well as new IT Systems that are slated as new work products to develop an Authority to Operate (ATO) and follow‑on Continuous Monitoring system. As a Designated ISSO, they will sign a DHS‑sponsored Letter that lays out the roles and responsibilities of the ISSO function to maintain daily compliance requirements.

The ISSO will report to the government Program Manager, government Technical POC / Task Manager. The Contractor shall also keep the designated government Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and COR informed. Due to the importance of keeping system(s) updated to meet FISMA guidelines, while supporting DHS/CISA directives around limiting vulnerabilities, the ISSO role is of utmost importance throughout its lifecycle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location:
  
  Springfield or Ashburn, Virginia
• Remote or In‑Person: 100% Onsite
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Background Investigation is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms;

talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently…