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Quzara LLC · 15 hours ago

Information System Security Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Quzara LLC is a company focused on federal support, and they are seeking a Federal Support Information System Security Officer (FSISSO) to implement and manage an information security program. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal frameworks, leading risk management efforts, and safeguarding federal IT systems and data.

Internet

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with federal regulations (e.g., NIST 800.53, FISMA, FedRAMP)

Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits to ensure proper security posture across information systems

Lead and document security assessments and authorization (A&A) packages, working across technical and executive teams to support continuous monitoring and POA&M tracking

Manage incident response planning and execution, including forensic analysis, remediation, and root cause investigations

Oversee the execution of vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and third-party vendor risk evaluations, using tools like Nessus

Support secure system development and cloud migration efforts (e.g., AWS, Azure), ensuring adherence to DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices

Develop and present metrics, compliance dashboards, and executive briefings to senior leadership on the current state of security programs and initiatives

Lead cross-team collaboration to align cybersecurity strategies, remediation plans, and policy enforcement with company-wide initiatives

Maintain and enhance the security of critical infrastructure systems (e.g., IoT, OT devices) where applicable

Qualification

NIST frameworksRisk managementIncident responseCompliance auditsCloud securityVulnerability assessmentsSecurity architecturePolicy governanceAnalytical skillsCISSP certificationMCSE certificationNessusAWSAzureCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

US Citizenship: Required

DoD Security Clearance: Required

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

5+ years of experience in federal information security roles, including risk management, incident response, and compliance

Proven experience in applying NIST frameworks (800.53, CSF, 800.82), FedRAMP, FISMA, CJIS, HITRUST, and other regulatory baselines

Demonstrated expertise in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, and developing policy and procedure documentation

Experience managing A&A processes, third-party risk programs, and compliance across enterprise systems

Familiarity with secure cloud operations in AWS and Azure environments

Experience collaborating across departments including engineering, CISO, legal, and audit teams

Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to tailor security messages to both technical and executive audiences