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Akima · 1 day ago

Senior Information Assurance SME with a TS/SCI

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Akima Data Management (ADM) is seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to guide and oversee the organization’s cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance efforts. The Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) will drive the development and implementation of security programs, ensuring alignment with regulations and protecting critical information systems from emerging threats.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to protect DoD OIG systems and sensitive information

Direct comprehensive security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, ensuring findings are accurately documented, prioritized, and remediated in alignment with mission and compliance requirements

Oversee the creation, accuracy, and continuous maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and all ISSO deliverables, ensuring full compliance with NIST, FISMA, and DoD cybersecurity frameworks

Lead the planning, development, and execution of ISSO-related project activities, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met with high quality and alignment to program objectives

Serve as the primary subject matter expert and authoritative voice for all ISSO activities, providing expert recommendations on security controls, compliance strategies, and risk mitigation approaches

Act as the lead communicator with the client, delivering clear updates, presenting recommendations, and ensuring alignment between cybersecurity requirements and mission objectives

Coordinate, manage, and validate internal and external security audits and assessments, ensuring complete documentation and driving corrective action plans to closure

Provide senior-level oversight of security incident monitoring, investigation, response, and reporting, ensuring timely mitigation and integration of lessons learned

Collaborate closely with system administrators, engineers, and development teams to ensure proper implementation, validation, and continuous improvement of security controls and mitigations

Educate and train employees on the methodologies and best practices for information security and compliance

Continuously evaluate emerging threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, advising leadership and proactively recommending enhancements to the organization’s security posture