Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Core
Implement and manage security controls, support authorization activities, and ensure compliance for cloud-based information systems within the US federal government.
Role type
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Builds
Secure cloud-based information systems compliant with federal authorization standards
Domain
US Federal Government / National Security / Cloud Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (security controls & compliance)
Required skills
RMF framework implementation, JSIG framework implementation, ICD 503 framework implementation, security control management, system authorization support, vulnerability assessment, security documentation review, log analysis, risk analysis
Preferred skills
ACAS/Nessus scanning, SIEM tool usage (Splunk), system configuration management (Windows/Linux/Cloud), DevSecOps experience, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, National Security system experience, Air-Gapped Environment experience
Technologies
Splunk, Nessus, ACAS, Windows, Linux, Cloud environments
Responsibilities
Implement and manage security controls across cloud-based information systems, Support system authorization activities (A&A) and continuous monitoring, Conduct security assessments and risk analyses, Review system configurations and security documentation, Coordinate with system administrators and engineers, Analyze logs and monitoring tools to identify anomalies
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC