Steampunk, Inc. · 13 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer
McLean, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expSteampunk, Inc. is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, and they are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a government customer. The role involves ensuring the security of information systems, managing risks, and coordinating compliance documentation while fostering effective communication across the organization.
ConsultingInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create, monitor, and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates
Create of Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management of system risks
Support annual assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Review and update security authorization documents as needed, but at least annually
Help coordinate with the customer’s Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
Support Contingency Plan updates and tests
Perform system self-assessments as part of an Ongoing Authorization program
Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial, A-123, FISMA, internal, DHS, etc.), throughout the audit (Pre, During, and Post Audit)
Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall or Agile)
Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools
Support the planning of certifying and accrediting their assigned information system or information systems
Ensure Configuration Management processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation, regulation or policy
Participate in DevOpsSec (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of cybersecurity experience is required, including one (1) year of FISMA-related experience
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in related IT field
One of the following certifications (may be obtained within six (6) months of hire):
+ Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
+ CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
+ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
+ Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
+ Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
+ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications (800-53 rev 4/5), particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
Knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning, assessment, and analysis
Knowledge and experience with operating system (Windows and/or Linux) and networking (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN])
Knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and operating system security
Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Ability to apply basic knowledge of information assurance concepts, practices, and procedures
Ability to interview system stakeholders to properly document security controls
Participated in independent and self-assessments
Ability to perform ISSO duties to at least one system
Preferred
Current experience providing ISSO support to DHS
Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred
Familiarity with Jira and Confluence
Company
Steampunk, Inc.
Steampunk is anchored by a startup culture with a customer-centered delivery approach, we put our Federal government clients in the center of everything we design, develop, and deliver to drive high-quality mission impacts and user experiences at speed.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Matt Warren
CEO
Mike Saliter
Executive Vice President - Homeland, Commerce, & Justice
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