Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

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Spry MethodsFederal Cybersecurity
Washington, DC (Remote)Full-TimeMiddle
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Experience
5-8 years
Required Skills
Cybersecurity

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of direct experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs as an ISSO.
  • Experience drafting FISMA-related artifacts including system security plans, incident response plans, and configuration management plans.
  • Demonstrated experience applying NIST Special Publications to information systems.
  • Experience performing continuous monitoring of security controls.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as Tenable, Qualys, and GRC tools (e.g., Xacta, eMass, or CSAM).
  • Experience participating in security assessments and audits.
  • Public Trust clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Develop functional and technical requirements and serve as a point of contact for information systems with security issues.
  • Prepare and update reports for FISMA and Capital Planning compliance.
  • Coordinate security program elements with agency IT Program Managers by evaluating architecture, hardware, software, and threats.
  • Manage security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
  • Build security into the system development process and support the acquisition of new systems.
  • Complete security assessments and support the Assessment and Authorization process.
  • Create and update System Security Plans and other ATO documentation.
  • Audit and monitor system and security logs for threats and suspicious activity.
  • Monitor and coordinate patch management and vulnerability mitigation.
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