Information System Security Officer | Arlington, VA

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  • Location: Arlington, VA

  • Company: Silosmashers

approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team! We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at DHS Job Duties: Create and maintain ATO packages for client systems Perform security analysis and compliance review of all IT Initiatives to include but not limited to information systems, hardware, and software.

Perform Local Registration Authority duties for onsite systems. Conduct IT security, awareness, and privacy training for employee Provide IT security subject matter expertise on all projects, purchases,

and procedures Provide on-site security vulnerability testing/scanning for all current and future systems as required by the CISO Conducts backssment and Authorization (A&A) activities using the NIST Risk Management Framework NIST SP 800-37 Conducts self backssments of NIST 800-53 controls and agency-specific security controls using NIST 800-53A Conducts vulnerability scans and analyzes scans for high risk areas and works with appropriate operations and engineering teams for mitigation Creates, monitors, and coordinates remediation efforts to close POA&MS for information system risks Creates, maintains, and updates system security policies, standards, and procedures Works closely with the operations

and engineering teams to ensure that systems are developed and maintained in accordance with FISMA, NIST, and agency-specific security requirements Coordinates and participates in Incident Response activities in response to a security event Conduct contingency planning and testing with system stakeholders and personnel Maintains security documentation including but not limited to Requirements Traceability Matrix, System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plan, Configuration Management Plans, E-Authentication Workbook, and FIPS 199.

May participate in configuration control board (CCB), system acquisition, business impact analyses, security categorization, and other risk management activities.

Supervise one or two junior ISSOs to perform IA, Risk and Vulnerability backssment duties as assigned Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant experience Bachelor's degree Ability to obtain DHS Suitability Must be US Citizen CISSP strongly preferred Proven experience with NIST 800-53, 800-53A, 800-37 and 800-30 RMF experience Experience with Interconnection Security Agreements Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment Works independently and collaboratively to resolve challenges facing the security team quickly and completely Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management.

What we offer: Silo Smashers offers its employees opportunities to be their best in careers in management and technology consulting. There is a place at Silo Smashers for experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, new graduates, cleared professionals, and referrals from current Silo Smashers employees. At Silo Smashers you will do important work, surrounded by professional colleagues, in a company that is dedicated to client satisfaction.

Silo Smashers strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them. To support this philosophy, we provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also leave programs, and career growth opportunities. For more information, please visit the Silo Smashers website at. Silo Smashers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Posted by Applicant Pro

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