Cyber Security Specialist

Computer Security System Specialist

ICF is seeking a Computer Security System Specialist – Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a federal data and analytics program. The role is contingent upon a contract award; interviews and offers may be extended in anticipation of the award.

Location:

This position is remote within the United States.

• Support the security posture of enterprise systems and applications, ensuring compliance with federal security and privacy requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and update system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs), and related artifacts.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including security assessments, continuous monitoring, and authorization activities.
• Identify, track, and remediate security vulnerabilities and findings in accordance with DHS and federal standards.
• Support security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and remediation tracking across systems and environments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, data, and development teams to integrate security into system design, deployment, and operations.
• Support audits and coordinate with security stakeholders to address findings and maintain compliance posture.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and governance requirements for sensitive information.
• Maintain system security posture by implementing new security procedures and controls as required.
• Document security processes, configurations, and system changes.

• U.S. citizenship (required for federal contract).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Resided in the U.S. for at least three (3) full years within the last five (5) years.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or system security roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Current cybersecurity certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).

• Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies.
• 2+ years supporting federal security frameworks such as FISMA or NIST.
• 2+ years supporting ATO processes, including documentation and continuous monitoring.
• 2+ years working with vulnerability management, security scanning tools, or remediation processes.
• 2+ years conducting risk assessments, security analysis, or compliance reviews.
  
  Experience with cloud or enterprise system security (AWS or similar environments).
• Recent or current Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, or Dev Sec Ops  practices.
• Understanding of data security, privacy, and governance in large‑scale data environments.
• Additional certifications in cloud security or information assurance.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Attention to detail with focus on security, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaboration skills for cross‑functional teams.

Pay Range: $74,090.00 – $ (full‑time, nationwide remote).

ICF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records, will be considered. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.