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DSA · 2 days ago

Information System Security Specialist (ISSO) - CISSP Required

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

DSA is seeking a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with a Public Trust clearance to join their team. The ISSO will support the development and maturation of security compliance requirements for cloud systems within a large civilian Federal agency, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyPublic SafetySoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Evaluate system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in information security policies, procedures, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance

Support the development and implementation of cloud system security compliance measures

Lead and coordinate security-related tasks and projects, ensuring adherence to best practices

Communicate complex technical issues effectively to senior stakeholders and non-technical staff

Qualification

CISSP certificationNIST SP800-53Risk Management FrameworkFISMA requirementsCloud security complianceData analysis skillsManage tasksSDLC integrationTenable NessusSCAPCSAMCDM DashboardCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborative work

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related scientific/technical discipline OR four (4) additional years of IA/Information Security experience in lieu of a degree

ISC2 CISSP or equivalent advanced security certification

Minimum of seven (7) years of specialized information security experience, including applying, analyzing, and assessing information systems and security controls (NIST SP800-53, Revisions 4 & 5)

Minimum of three (3) years of experience working independently

Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

Knowledge of integrating security lifecycle processes into the system development lifecycle (SDLC)

Experience with FISMA requirements and NIST guidelines

Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks in a time-sensitive environment

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Demonstrated problem-solving skills using systematic and best-practice approaches