Your Dream. Our Team.

About Rise8

We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. 

We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else.

At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process.

We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas.

Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software.

Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here.

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today. 
• You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance.
• You believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle time.
• You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery.
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction. 
• You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate. 
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders. 
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty.
• You’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.

As a Information Systems Security Officer at Rise8, you will: 

• Support the preparation of Authorization to Operate (ATO) package documentation, including security assessment reports, system security plans, risk assessment reports, and other required artifacts to ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with NIST guidelines and agency-specific requirements
• Assist in conducting internal reviews and assessments to verify the accuracy of the ATO documentation and reflect the current security posture and controls effectively
• Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and guidelines in accordance with DHS directives to maintain an effective security posture
• Lead incident response efforts by directing response teams, conducting forensic analysis, and ensuring compliance with DHS incident handling protocols
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior ISSOs and security personnel to enhance their professional growth and development within the cybersecurity domain
• Collaborate with stakeholders, system administrators, and network engineers to implement and maintain secure configurations for systems and networks, ensuring compliance with DHS security standards
• Manage and enhance security monitoring systems to proactively detect and respond to potential security incidents within DHS systems
• Perform security evaluations and assessments of technology infrastructure, systems, and applications, ensuring compliance with DHS regulations, standards, and guidelines
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, coordinate audit activities, and ensure compliance with DHS requirements
• Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats and trends, conducting research and analysis to develop proactive measures to protect critical information systems within DHS

Qualifications 

• IAT Level II Professional certification such as CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+CE, CND, or SSCP required
• Minimum of 3-6 years of progressive experience in information security, particularly in managing and implementing information security programs within DHS or other federal agencies
• Experience with the preparation and maintenance of ATO documentation, including familiarity with NIST guidelines, industry best practices, and agency-specific requirements
• Extensive knowledge of DHS information security frameworks, regulations, and standards, such as NIST, FISMA, and C