ASRC Federal · 21 hours ago
ISSO
Washington, DC, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by implementing and maintaining security controls in compliance with organizational policies, federal regulations, and industry standards.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyLogisticsProfessional ServicesSpace TravelStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned information systems
Monitor and evaluate system security controls to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and audits to identify and mitigate risks
Perform risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies in accordance with NIST 800-53 or other applicable standards
Coordinate with system owners and stakeholders to address security vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions
Maintain Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to track and resolve security weaknesses
Ensure systems comply with federal regulations (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP) and organizational policies
Prepare and submit security documentation, including Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, to authorizing officials
Provide regular reports on system security status, incidents, and compliance to leadership and auditors
Support incident response activities, including identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents
Document and report security incidents in accordance with organizational incident response plans
Participate in tabletop exercises and post-incident reviews to improve security processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field
Experience with security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
Prior experience as an ISSO or in a similar role supporting system security authorization processes
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security controls
Proficiency in security tools (e.g., Nessus, Splunk, or similar)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance
Preferred
CISSP
CISM
CompTIA Security+
CAP
other relevant cybersecurity certifications
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k)
Education assistance
Paid time off including PTO
Holidays
Any other paid leave required by law
Company
ASRC Federal
ASRC Federal provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Felix
President & Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Winthrop
Chief Financial Officer
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