Information Systems Security Officer
$145,000–$145,000 year
On-siteWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Oversee and implement cybersecurity and Information Assurance requirements for engineering and operational network solutions, ensuring compliance with Intelligence Community and Department of Defense policies including ICD 503, RMF, and NIST guidance. Prepare, maintain, and manage Assessment and Authorization documentation while supporting system categorization, control selection, and continuous monitoring. Coordinate with technical teams and government security representatives throughout the system life cycle to monitor security posture and support remediation of identified risks. Provide security guidance to program and technical leadership. Requires TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of experience in DoD/IC environments, and a Bachelor's degree. Salary $145,000–$155,000/year.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance
- 8+ years of progressive experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, or Assessment and Authorization (A&A) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC) environments
- Demonstrated experience supporting Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 Certification and Accreditation (C&A) activities
- Strong knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable cybersecurity standards and guidance, including NIST SP 800-53 (Security and Privacy Controls), NIST SP 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), NIST SP 800-39 (Managing Information Security Risk), NIST SP 800-30 (Risk Assessment Guide), and CNSSI 1253 (Security Categorization and Control Selection)
- Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Familiarity with engineering and operational network environments supporting classified systems
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community systems, cybersecurity requirements, and mission operations
- Familiarity with multi-domain and high-compliance security environments
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
- Must meet DoD 8140 education and certification requirements
- Must maintain all required technical and cybersecurity training as defined by role and system assignment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have enough mobility, including bending, reaching, and kneeling, to complete daily duties in a prompt and efficient manner
- Must be able to lift up to thirty pounds, as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CISSP
- CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)
- CASP+
- CISM
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