Reston Consulting Group, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - SECRET CLEARANCE
Suitland, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$120K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expReston Consulting Group, Inc. is a fast-growing federal contracting firm committed to fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence. They are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support federal government customers by advising on security best practices, managing security-related change requests, and maintaining an appropriate security posture in a cloud-based environment.
Information TechnologyService Industry
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as an Information Assurance SME for systems development projects in a cloud-based environment
Review proposed systems, networks, and software for potential security risks and advise on secure product selection and implementation
Define system scope and required level of detail for security plans and documentation
Manage and analyze Change Requests (CRs), assessing security impact and required updates to system posture
Provide Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) support for new and existing systems
Identify, develop, and maintain required security artifacts for authorization packages
Prepare and review System Security Plans (SSPs), including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and E-Authentication documentation
Coordinate and participate in Security Test & Evaluation (ST&E) activities and review ST&E reports
Perform vulnerability assessment reviews and generate reports for System Owners and key stakeholders
Validate system hardening, patching, and compliance with applicable security requirements and checklists
Report status, findings, and risk posture to the Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager
Qualification
Required
Active Secret clearance (REQUIRED)
U.S. Citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) or 10 years of experience in IT systems engineering or IT security architecture
6+ years of hands-on experience in information assurance or information security
Demonstrated ISSO experience supporting FISMA systems
Strong expertise in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, and cloud compliance
Ability to work in a hybrid environment (on-site and telework)
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and organizations
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
CISSP or equivalent security certification
Preferred
Experience supporting cloud systems in AWS environments
AWS Cloud Practitioner or Essential certification
Certificate of Cloud Knowledge (CCAK) Plus
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Company
Reston Consulting Group, Inc.
Network Design * Engineering * Integration * Operations * Security RCG has more than 35 years' experience supporting some of the world's largest and most highly visible IT enterprises.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rex Calliflower
COO
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