CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Information Systems Security Officer, ISSO

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida

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Salary

💰 $92,213 - $125,147 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • ISSO with DIACAP and RMF experience; support Dept. of Commerce ATO efforts; full life-cycle A&A management across RMF steps.
  • Location: client site in Washington, DC; CGS mission to deliver government solutions.
  • Conduct security assessment and oversight per NIST 800.53; RMF requirements.
  • Provide security guidance and IS validation using NIST RMF, DoC, and local security policies.
  • Coordinate CM changes with ISSM, SCA, and AO; maintain vulnerability scanners (HBSS/ACAS) and patching (IAVM).
  • Transition from DIACAP to DoC RMF; subject matter expert for cyber security; develop solutions for complex problems.
  • Research, write risk assessment reports including risk thresholds, evaluation, and scoring; provide mitigation guidance.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; 5+ years in IA/ISSE/ISSO; eMASS; professional security certs such as CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP; desktop publishing; strong writing.
  • Preferred: CISSP/CASP; Master’s in Cybersecurity; strong initiative and teamwork; high quality.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience as an Information Assurance (IA) Analyst, ISSE, ISSO, or similar role in ATO package development, including generating security documentation for requirements, security control assessment, STIG and IAVA compliance, Standard Operating Procedures, test results, etc.
  • eMASS experience.
  • Professional security certification such as: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CompTIA Security+ CE, SSCP, or higher.
  • Strong desktop publishing skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with industry writing styles such as grammar, sentence form, and structure.
  • Ability to multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment. Ideally, you will also have:
  • CISSP, CASP, or a similar certificate is preferred.
  • Master's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Strong initiative, detail orientation, organizational skills, and aptitude for analytical thinking.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as a part of a team.
  • Excellent work ethic and a high commitment to quality.