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Dark Wolf · 4 weeks ago

Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead a collaborative team in managing information system security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. This role is essential in ensuring high standards of security and compliance while helping teams navigate the deployment processes efficiently.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSoftwareTechnical Support

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading a team of ISSOs to include managing tasking, schedule, and quality of work

Serving as the primary POC for the customer and flowing down information to the team accordingly

Advises customers on cybersecurity best practices and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Creating, managing, and maintaining A&A packages to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts

Supporting the entry and maintenance of data into information system security systems of record, such as eMASS or Xacta

Driving cybersecurity activities through all aspects of the systems’ life cycle from planning, development, and deployment while ensuring proper hardening and security analysis is enforced to protect the CIA of the environment

Familiar with briefing ISSMs/SCAs/AOs to provide updates on the Cyber posture of the information system

Manage and implement Continuous Monitoring activities, consisting of periodical reviews of controls, audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration test reports

POA&M development to compile and track system vulnerabilities, mitigation efforts, remediation and closures; ability to provide fix actions and compensating controls

Performs POA&M maintenance to include reviews and stakeholder briefings, as necessary

Qualification

NIST SP 800-53EMASSXactaCloud platformsTeam leadershipRMF Engineer experienceAir Force risk managementCybersecurity best practicesContinuous MonitoringSIEM toolsDevSecOps Fundamentals

Required

Experience leading a team of Cyber individuals

10+ years of relevant Cyber experience

Experience assessing technical environments and translating implemented security controls into clear NIST SP 800-53 control narratives and supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation

Cloud Platform familiarity with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP

Experience as an RMF Engineer, ISSO, and/or information assurance engineer

Hands-on eMASS or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities

Experience with NIST 800-53 Rev5 and CNSSI 1253

Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook

Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption

Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients

B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience

US Citizenship and have a TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred

Knowledgeable with the Air Force A&A process and requirements

Knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk/Elastic

Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook

Experience with DoD Fast Track ATO Handbook & Air Force Continuous ATO Playbook methodologies

Company

Dark Wolf

Dark Wolf provides DevSecOps agile software development, information operations, penetration testing and incident response, applied research and rapid prototyping, machine learning, and mission support and engineering services to the Intelligence Community, national security, and Fortune 500 customers.

Founded in 2009

Herndon, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees