
Information Systems Security Officer – ISSO
Tyto Athene, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Lead Risk Management Framework Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities for various information systems
- Implement & manage security controls in accordance with the current revision of NIST 800-53
- Conduct security reviews & tests of assigned systems to verify that security features and controls are functional and effective
- Develop Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) in response to identified vulnerabilities, and lead remediation efforts
- Develop security documentations to include, but not limited to, System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts to support the Body of Evidence (BOE)
- Coordinate security testing exercises to include but not limited to: incident response, disaster recovery & contingency activities
- Review proposed change requests related to system design/configuration and perform a security impact analysis (SIA) to provide approval or denial recommendations
- Support external & internal audits of designated systems
- Develop & present, both verbally and in writing, security briefings to all levels of the organization including senior executives (CIO, DCIO & CISO)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in functional responsibility
- Thorough understanding & knowledge of NIST Special Publications and SPA&A process
- Strong knowledge of NIST Guidelines & FISMA Cybersecurity compliance requirements
- Thorough knowledge of, and experience with, the NIST 800 series publications
- Significant understanding & experience with CSAM GRC FedRAMP process & Cloud environments (Azure, AWS) experience
- Proficiency in writing technical analysis & security briefs
- Ability to work independently & collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills & the ability to lead and manage multiple ongoing projects
- Critical thinking
- Strategy development
- Balancing security requirements with mission needs
- Good judgment and business acumen
Benefits
- Health/Dental/Vision
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Time Off
- STD/LTD/Life Insurance
- Referral Bonuses
- professional development reimbursement
- maternity/paternity leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Risk Management FrameworkSecurity controlsNIST 800-53Plan of Action & MilestonesSystem Security PlansSecurity impact analysisTechnical analysisSecurity briefsCybersecurity complianceFISMA
Soft Skills
Interpersonal skillsLeadershipCollaborationCritical thinkingStrategy developmentProject managementGood judgmentBusiness acumen
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree