Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.

Information Security Systems Officer – ISSO

Navitas Business Consulting, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

Cyber Security

About the role

  • Provide security support for DOJ’s external customers, ensuring an appropriate operational security posture for information systems.
  • Work closely with the Director of Information System Security to advise on cybersecurity policies, compliance, and risk management while supporting the ongoing security of DOJ/OIG systems.
  • Work with the System Owner and Director of IT Security to categorize systems, assess security controls, and document results.
  • Assist in the annual re-assessment of Common Controls, ensuring compliance with DOJ policies.
  • Ensure systems are accredited following the customer process to obtain Authority to Test (ATT), Authority to Operate (ATO), or Ongoing Authorization (OA).
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans/Reports (SAP/SAR), POA&Ms, and security authorization memorandums in CSAM.
  • Conduct security control assessments, both manual and automated, and provide findings on control gaps, risk levels, and impacts.
  • Establish and maintain audit trails, ensuring regular log reviews and compliance with DOJ/OIG policies.
  • Monitor and execute operations and maintenance of information systems, including secure system disposal.
  • Support the development of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Interconnection Security Agreements, Risk Assessments, Configuration Management Plans, and Incident Response Plans.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans, review security reports, and implement remediation strategies.
  • Assist in continuous monitoring activities, aligning with DOJ’s Ongoing Authorization (OA) process and using DOJ’s GRC tools.
  • Ensure all security assessment and audit reports are properly uploaded in CSAM.
  • Participate in configuration management processes, policy audits, and system log reviews.
  • Provide technical guidance and compliance oversight in alignment with FISMA, RMF, and NIST frameworks.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as an ISSO.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited university (or equivalent experience).
  • Security+ or equivalent/higher-level certification (current).
  • Strong understanding of Information Security Policies and Procedures.
  • Expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Controls, Incident Response, Security Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance.
  • Familiarity with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and DOJ security policies.
  • Proficiency in security tools, risk assessments, and vulnerability management.
Benefits
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • E-Verify Employer

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
security supportcybersecurity policiesrisk managementsecurity control assessmentsvulnerability scanssecurity documentationincident responseconfiguration managementaudit trailssecurity auditing
Soft skills
technical guidancecompliance oversightcollaborationcommunication
Certifications
Security+FISMANIST