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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Washington, DCOnsiteFull Time$110,000–$180,000 /yrPosted 5 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Top Secret clearance
  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • CISM
  • FISMA
  • NIST
  • US Government standards
  • cybersecurity frameworks
  • FIPS
  • HSPD

Nice to have

  • system administration
  • IT security management

Role summary

IntelliDyne is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join their IT Security Support Team, managing an information systems security program for a U.S. government customer in Washington, DC. The role involves providing technical support for vulnerability and risk assessments, network security, incident response, and secure architecture design. Responsibilities include evaluating systems, designing contingency plans, recommending security improvements, and ensuring compliance with federal standards like FISMA and NIST. The position requires a B.S. in Information Technology, 7+ years of experience in Information Assurance C&A, federal government IT systems support, and active CISSP, CEH, or CISM certification, along with a Top Secret clearance. This is a hybrid role, initially onsite 5 days a week, transitioning to 3 days onsite.

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite initially)

Clearance: Top Secret

Status: Exempt

Responsibilities:

Work as part of the IT Security Support Team which manages and operates an information systems security program for a U.S. government customer. The successful candidate will:

  • Provide technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, security implementation, and remediation.
  • Provide technical assistance in the designing and implementation of solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information.
  • Provide technical support and analysis in the identification, evaluation, investigation, and remediation of cyber and insider threats.
  • Provide technical evaluations of Civil Division systems and assist with making security improvements.
  • Participate in design of information system contingency plans that maintain appropriate levels of protection and meet time requirements for minimizing operations impact to the Civil Division.
  • Performs assessment of present levels of cyber security, offer recommendations on levels of risk, training personnel in proper cyber security protocols.
  • Conduct security product evaluations, and recommend products, technologies and upgrades to improve the Civil Division systems security posture.
  • Conduct testing and audit log reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of current security measures.
  • Participate in the management of accreditation of the Civil Division systems evaluating and certifying the implementation FISMA, the NIST security guidelines, and the Department’s plans, policies and guidelines.

    • Qualifications:

  • Will be required to work onsite in Washington DC (hybrid - 5 days onsite to start with a transition to 3 days).
  • B.S. in Information Technology or a closely related field.
  • 7+ years of progressive, technical (hands-on) experience in Information Assurance C&A.
  • Experience working as an ISSO supporting federal government information systems.
  • Experience with ISO, NIST and US Government standards and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. FISMA, FIPS, HSPD), system administration.
  • Experience with ITS Publication 1075 for safeguarding of Federal Tax Information (TFI).
  • IT security management, engineering, and analysis experience.
  • Must have active CISSP, CEH or CISM certification.
  • Active Top Secret clearance.

    • Salary: $110,000 - $180,000

    About Us

    IntelliDyne, LLC empowers government organizations through the delivery of quality, mission-aligned services and innovative, people-first IT solutions. IntelliDyne has earned the designation of a Top Workplace by providing an inclusive and supportive environment where employees have a voice and are challenged to provide innovative solutions to our clients of national, state, and local importance.

    For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact staffing@intellidyne-llc.com or 703-575-9715.

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