Yakshna Solutions · 3 hours ago
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expYakshna Solutions, Inc. is a woman-owned small business that provides professional IT solutions and services. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for supporting system authorization activities, managing Ongoing Authorization programs, and conducting Security Control Assessments in compliance with federal requirements.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supports system authorization activities by executing all phases of the NIST RMF, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and authorization in compliance with NIST 800-37 and federal requirements
Develops, transitions, and manages an Ongoing Authorization program, including support for agency and FedRAMP authorizations, leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline RMF documentation, continuous monitoring, and control assessments
Conducts Security Control Assessments in accordance with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A, prepares assessment briefings, and provides risk-based recommendations to support authorization decisions
Applies AI-driven analytics and automated tools to enhance control testing, evidence collection, risk scoring, and prioritization
Serves as a cybersecurity advisor and liaison to Business Owners and System Owners, supporting access reviews, account management compliance, and overall system security posture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
8 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity field
Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF (SP 800-37), security controls (SP 800-53), and assessment procedures (SP 800-53A), including documentation of SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization package
Experience with federal ATO and Ongoing Authorization processes, including FedRAMP Moderate/High environments. Hands-on use of GRC and RMF tools (e.g., eMASS, Xacta, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar platforms)
Understanding of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including shared responsibility models and cloud control inheritance
Preferred
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC, CCSP, or relevant cloud security certifications
Benefits
401(k)
Health
Dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Training and professional development assistance
Company
Yakshna Solutions
Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is a minority and women-owned 8(a) certified business enterprise.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-03-26
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