Jr. Information Security Officer (ISSO)
$100,100–$150,400 year
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Maintain the operational security posture for assigned information systems and serve as the primary liaison between the system owner and the Information Systems Security Manager. Ensure full compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, the National Institute of Science and Technology Cybersecurity Framework, and Intelligence Community security policies. Manage risk within the RMF process and utilize enterprise cybersecurity risk management tools such as XACTA and ServiceNow. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a CI polygraph and three years of cybersecurity experience, including two years in ISSO/RMF roles. Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm, supports national security markets through advisory and managed services.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or STEM field
- CURRENT Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
- Three (3) or more years of experience in cybersecurity with minimum of TWO (2) years in ISSO/RMF roles
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570/8140)
- Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools (XACTA, ServiceNow)
- Extensive knowledge of cloud security (Azure & AWS)
- Experience with security Tools (ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, etc.)
- Project management experience
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