Hybrid Information Systems Security Officer – SECRET CLEARANCE

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About the role

  • Information Systems Security Officer managing information assurance for federal clients in Suitland, MD. Overseeing security assessments and guiding compliance in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an Information Assurance SME for systems development projects in a cloud-based environment.
  • Review proposed systems, networks, and software for potential security risks and advise on secure product selection and implementation.
  • Define system scope and required level of detail for security plans and documentation.
  • Manage and analyze Change Requests (CRs), assessing security impact and required updates to system posture.
  • Provide Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for new and existing systems.
  • Identify, develop, and maintain required security artifacts for authorization packages.
  • Prepare and review System Security Plans (SSPs), including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and E-Authentication documentation.
  • Coordinate and participate in Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) activities and review ST&E reports.
  • Perform vulnerability assessment reviews and generate reports for System Owners and key stakeholders.
  • Validate system hardening, patching, and compliance with applicable security requirements and checklists.
  • Report status, findings, and risk posture to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager.

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance (REQUIRED).
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) or 10 years of experience in IT systems engineering or IT security architecture.
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in information assurance or information security.
  • Demonstrated ISSO experience supporting FISMA systems.
  • Strong expertise in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, and cloud compliance.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid environment (on-site and telework).
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and organizations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Certifications (Required) CISSP or equivalent security certification.

Job title

Information Systems Security Officer – SECRET CLEARANCE

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$120,000 - $125,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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