Remote Technical ISSO | NIST & RMF Security Architect

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Technical ISSOto join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

The Technical ISSO will provide technical expertise on Security control implementations and the development of Information Security procedures for systems and applications. Although you will be the ISSO for these systems after they are authorized for use, candidates will also be required to perform pre-assessment activities, including a detailed analysis of the technology stacks comprising the vendor solutions. This position requires a fundamental understanding of engineering-compliant architectures and solutions.

You will be part of a team working to assess vendor systems for technical compliance with NIST and agency standards.

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of experience in the IT security field
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an additional two years of industry experience.
• Two (2) years of experience supporting A&A (NIST 800-53) and compliance activities
• Four (4) years of hands-on technical experience as a System Architect or Security Engineer
• Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent Security certification is preferred.
• Direct experience with NIST 171 is preferred
• Experience in reviewing 3rd party security assessment reports
• Have detailed knowledge and experience with NIST Policies, Governance, and security
  
  Planning and Architecture, FISMA Compliance, RMF, Incident Analysis, and General Security Best Practices.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills to support customers, internal stakeholders, peers, and public audiences.
• Ability to communicate, in writing and orally, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical expertise with Nessus Tenable Security and Net Sparker reports.
• Strong communication skills to interact with senior managers, junior staff, and business unit (non-technical) customers.

Responsibilities

• Security+, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent Security certification.
• Direct experience with NIST 171 is preferred
• Experience in reviewing 3rd party security assessment reports
• Have detailed knowledge and experience with NIST Policies, Governance, Security Planning and Architecture, FISMA Compliance, RMF, Incident Analysis, and General Security Best Practices.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills to support customers, internal stakeholders, peers, and public audiences.
• Ability to communicate, written and oral, to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical expertise with Nessus Tenable Security and Net Sparker reports.
• Strong communication skills to interact with senior managers, junior staff, and business unit (non-technical) customers.

About Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance.

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