
Information Systems Security Officer – SECRET CLEARANCE
Reston Consulting Group, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Suitland • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $120,000 - $125,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
information assurancesecurity assessmentvulnerability assessmentsystem security planscloud architecturecloud engineeringsecurity documentationsystem hardeningpatch managementFISMA compliance
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscollaborationcommunication
Certifications
CISSP