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SG2 Recruiting

(ISSO)

Herndon, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Sg2 Recruiting is partnering with Burnt Toast Labs and is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in supporting mission-critical operations. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity measures to ensure secure and compliant information systems. You will play a key role in risk analysis, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the security posture of complex systems. The role requires full-time on-site work in SCIF environments in Herndon, VA (Peraton SCIF), Washington, DC (Govt SCIF), and Riverdale, MD (Govt SCIF).

    Candidates with advanced experience may be considered for a Senior Technical Specialist role, which includes leadership responsibilities in security engineering and compliance activities.

    What You Will Be Doing

    Defining and Implementing Security Requirements:

    • Develop security designs that meet compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with NIST, FISMA, and other standards.
    • Implement and validate STIGs and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tools.
    • Identify vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.

    Maintaining System Security:

    • Conduct risk analysis and manage Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
    • Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and patch management.
    • Support government reporting to IC and DoD authorities (e.g., USCYBERCOM, IC-SCC).

    Supporting Authorization & Accreditation (A&A):

    • Develop Security Test Procedures (STPs) and conduct self-assessments.
    • Ensure compliance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CNSSI No. 1243.
    • Collaborate with system architects and developers to implement security policies and solutions.

    Enhancing Security Processes and Collaboration:

    • Provide technical input during Agile planning events.
    • Create custom tools and dashboards using Splunk or similar platforms.
    • Develop and implement security automation to improve efficiency.

    What You Will Need

    Clearance:

    • Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 8 years of related SSO experience, or:
      • Master’s degree with 6 years of experience, or:
      • High school diploma with 12 years of experience.
    • Strong background in cybersecurity and information assurance (IA).

    Certifications:

    • Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 certifications.

    Technical Skills:

    • Experience with FISMA, NIST, and DISA STIG implementation.
    • Expertise in vulnerability analysis, risk management, and remediation.
    • Advanced communication and technical writing skills.

    If You Have This, It’s a Plus

    • Experience with CSAM, FISCAM compliance, and Xacta.
    • Knowledge of cloud platforms, especially AWS.
    • Current polygraph.

    What’s In It For You

    • Competitive Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 annually.
    • Opportunity to work in a secure, innovative environment with flexible on-site hours.
    • Career growth through impactful projects and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

    Location: Herndon, VA (Peraton SCIF), Washington, DC (Govt SCIF), Riverdale, MD (Govt SCIF)

    About Us

    We are committed to delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions that address complex national security challenges. Our team specializes in information assurance, cybersecurity, and risk management, fostering innovation and professionalism in every project.

    Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
    We do not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law.