Information Assurance/Security Specialist-Expert (ISSO)
Core
Lead A&A activities and maintain ATO records for designated federal information systems, serving as a liaison between contractor teams and certification authorities.
Role type
Senior IC Information Assurance/Security Specialist (ISSO)
Builds
Security documentation, ATO records, POA&M tracking, and incident response plans for DOE/NNSA systems.
Domain
Federal government cybersecurity (DOE/NNSA)
Required skills
Federal A&A and ATO process expertise, risk management, security documentation, POA&M management, incident response, policy development, stakeholder communication, team leadership
Preferred skills
DOE/NNSA experience, counterintelligence evaluation program clearance
Technologies
Federal cybersecurity frameworks, A&A tools, ATO record systems
Responsibilities
Lead A&A activities to ensure systems meet federal security requirements; Maintain ATO records including security plans and access control records; Track POA&M items and assist with remediation; Assess risks and identify vulnerabilities; Conduct cybersecurity tests and assessments; Develop and deliver cybersecurity training; Respond to security incidents and document findings; Create and maintain disaster recovery and incident response plans; Support audits and external reviews; Lead and mentor assigned FTEs