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Scientific Research Corporation · 1 day ago

Information Assurance (ISSO)

North Charleston, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Scientific Research Corporation is seeking a qualified Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity initiatives. The ISSO will play a critical role in maintaining system accreditation, ensuring compliance with federal security standards, and safeguarding mission-critical assets in secure cloud and enterprise environments.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Sara Furmanski

Responsibilities

Maintaining system Authority to Operate (ATO) by executing all requirements under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF); Including conducting annual security control assessments and reviews, documenting findings, and implementing corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities

Managing and maintaining system documentation and security artifacts within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

Developing and updating the System Security Plan (SSP) and other required cybersecurity documentation; and monitoring emerging threats and vulnerabilities to recommend and implement security enhancements that mitigate risk

Qualification

DoD cybersecurity standardsNIST Risk Management FrameworkEMASS proficiencySSP developmentCISSPCISMSecurity+Analytical skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsCollaborative skills

Required

Proven experience with DoD cybersecurity standards and RMF processes

Proficiency in eMASS and SSP development

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-security environments

U.S. citizenship

U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level with Top Secret eligibility

Preferred

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)

Security+ (CompTIA)

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field, a minimum of twelve years' experience including five years of leadership roles or an equivalent combination of education and experience