Information Systems Security Officer at Steampunk
McLean, VA 22102, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Nov, 25

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

19 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Nist, Communication Skills, Testing, Azure, Security Controls, Assessment Methodologies, Cloud Security, Aws, Rmf

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

DESIGN. DISRUPT. REPEAT.

Be an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer with an appetite for taking on new challenges.
Contributions:

The ISSO serves as a Cyber Security Specialist and will perform Level II ISSO and/or ISSO support responsibilities to include:

  • Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by applying security principles, processes, and tools.
  • Maintaining compliance with NIST, FISMA, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and organizational security requirements.
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
  • Conducting regular security audits, system vulnerability scans, and compliance checks.
  • Supporting security incident response activities and remediation efforts.
  • Managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to track system vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Interfacing with system owners, developers, administrators, and security personnel to address security concerns and ensure system compliance.
  • Providing security guidance throughout system development lifecycle processes.
  • Preparing for and supporting security control assessments and audits.
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of security awareness training.

Qualifications:

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related IT field
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
  • Five years of IA experience; 1 of which must be FISMA-related

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and related security frameworks
  • Strong working knowledge of security controls, security architecture, and security assessment methodologies
  • Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining system security documentation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by applying security principles, processes, and tools.
  • Maintaining compliance with NIST, FISMA, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and organizational security requirements.
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
  • Conducting regular security audits, system vulnerability scans, and compliance checks.
  • Supporting security incident response activities and remediation efforts.
  • Managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to track system vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Interfacing with system owners, developers, administrators, and security personnel to address security concerns and ensure system compliance.
  • Providing security guidance throughout system development lifecycle processes.
  • Preparing for and supporting security control assessments and audits.
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of security awareness training
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