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Senior Information System Security Officer
Agile DefenseWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Dec 2024
About the role
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #649Job Title: Info Sys Sec OfficerLocation: 1155 21st St NW Washington, District of Columbia20581. Hybrid - requires 1 day onsite at customer location in Washington, DC. Additional days may be required at the direction of the customer.Clearance Level: Active DoD - Public Trust
SUMMARYThe Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and assessment and authorization (A&A) programs.The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working independently or as part of a team, and excels at guiding organizations through the Risk Management Framework process. The Sr ISSO has a passion for helping customers mature and measure their systems' security posture and performance and is experienced in the performance of activities, including but not limited to, assessments & authorization (A&A), ongoing authorization (OA), annual control assessment, and common control provider program implementation and maturity.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Serve as the primary point of contact for System Owners and Federal ISSOs for assigned systems.· Support the agency’s risk management process by maintaining visibility and awareness of changes to the cyber threat landscape that impact the security posture of their assigned systems and ensure efforts to address security risk are executed efficiently and on schedule.· Interface broadly with internal branch customers as well as external branch stakeholders to support achievement of the program’s strategic goals and objectives and mature its A&A capabilities and services.· Work independently and as a member of a team to guide federal customers through the Risk Management Framework, focusing on A&A and continuous monitoring lifecycles.· Execute A&A and ongoing authorization activities and provide guidance and technical direction to SO and Federal ISSOs, as required. Serve as a primary interface on status of packages for their assigned systems.· Collaborate with the Security Engineering and Architecture team members on risk assessments, impact assessments, vulnerability and compliance management and security change requests to ensure system compliance, up-to-date package information, and that all system changes are being executed within the configuration control lifecycle.· Support the GRC PM and GRC Lead in ensuring a coordinated and collaborated approach on whole-of-program efforts in support of RMF/CSF maturity.· Support the maintenance and upkeep of system packages using a GRC application (e.g., CSAM / eMASS / XACTA) and/or customer tool(s) to ensure auditability and report on the security posture of assigned systems.· Provide technical guidance and best practices to the team and customers to ensure that the agency achieves maximum value from its IT investments.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Certifications· CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, Security+, or other industry-level cyber certification required.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience· Bachelor’s Degree required (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) supporting the assessment and authorization of systems, including continuous monitoring.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technolo
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #649Job Title: Info Sys Sec OfficerLocation: 1155 21st St NW Washington, District of Columbia20581. Hybrid - requires 1 day onsite at customer location in Washington, DC. Additional days may be required at the direction of the customer.Clearance Level: Active DoD - Public Trust
SUMMARYThe Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will support a government agency in the achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to the ongoing execution and maturity of its cybersecurity and assessment and authorization (A&A) programs.The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys working independently or as part of a team, and excels at guiding organizations through the Risk Management Framework process. The Sr ISSO has a passion for helping customers mature and measure their systems' security posture and performance and is experienced in the performance of activities, including but not limited to, assessments & authorization (A&A), ongoing authorization (OA), annual control assessment, and common control provider program implementation and maturity.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Serve as the primary point of contact for System Owners and Federal ISSOs for assigned systems.· Support the agency’s risk management process by maintaining visibility and awareness of changes to the cyber threat landscape that impact the security posture of their assigned systems and ensure efforts to address security risk are executed efficiently and on schedule.· Interface broadly with internal branch customers as well as external branch stakeholders to support achievement of the program’s strategic goals and objectives and mature its A&A capabilities and services.· Work independently and as a member of a team to guide federal customers through the Risk Management Framework, focusing on A&A and continuous monitoring lifecycles.· Execute A&A and ongoing authorization activities and provide guidance and technical direction to SO and Federal ISSOs, as required. Serve as a primary interface on status of packages for their assigned systems.· Collaborate with the Security Engineering and Architecture team members on risk assessments, impact assessments, vulnerability and compliance management and security change requests to ensure system compliance, up-to-date package information, and that all system changes are being executed within the configuration control lifecycle.· Support the GRC PM and GRC Lead in ensuring a coordinated and collaborated approach on whole-of-program efforts in support of RMF/CSF maturity.· Support the maintenance and upkeep of system packages using a GRC application (e.g., CSAM / eMASS / XACTA) and/or customer tool(s) to ensure auditability and report on the security posture of assigned systems.· Provide technical guidance and best practices to the team and customers to ensure that the agency achieves maximum value from its IT investments.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Certifications· CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CISM, Security+, or other industry-level cyber certification required.
Education, Background, and Years of Experience· Bachelor’s Degree required (Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering).· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technology/IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Consulting, etc.) supporting the assessment and authorization of systems, including continuous monitoring.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills· 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, of those, at least 2+ years in a GRC role or similar (Technolo
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