Ashburn Consulting LLC · 1 month ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAshburn Consulting is a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializing in providing network and network security solutions. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to oversee compliance with FISMA guidelines and manage security processes for IT systems.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The Contractor shall identify the ISSO positions, as key personnel, to be the Designated Person(s) assigned to one or more existing FISMA Systems of Record as well as new IT Systems that are slated as new work products to develop an Authority to Operate (ATO) and follow-on Continuous Monitored system
As a Designated ISSO, they will sign a DHS sponsored Letter that lays out the roles and responsibilities of the ISSO function to maintain daily compliance requirements
The ISSO will report to the government Program Manager, government Technical POC / Task Manager
The Contractor shall also keep the designated government Information System Security Manager (ISSM), and COR informed
Due to the importance of keeping system(s) updated to meet FISMA guidelines, while supporting DHS/CISA directives around limiting vulnerabilities, the ISSO role is of upmost importance throughout its lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Candidates MUST have be eligible for a federal security clearance
Certifications, such as Network+ and Security +, CISSP and Security auditing are required
Proficient in network and information system security principles and best practices
In-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), the NIST publications, and the DHS 4300A Policy Directive
Experience with implementing the NIST 800-53 Security Controls in an Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process
Experience reviewing Nessus scans, managing vulnerability mitigation and the information security process in an Enterprise environment
Basic understanding of Enterprise networking concepts
Ability to work well within a team environment and build reports with government and customer organizations
Company
Ashburn Consulting LLC
Ashburn Consulting LLC Founded in 2002, Ashburn Consulting is a Certified Minority-Owned Small Business, ISO 9001:2015-certified IT engineering firm and Trusted Advisor to Federal, State/Local, Educational, and Commercial clients.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Shields
Director of Network Engineering & Strategic Partnerships
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