Junior Information System Security Officer

Job Summary

Supporting a multi-year cybersecurity program for a large federal agency, the full-time Junior Information System Security Officer will develop and maintain System Security Plans, assist in obtaining and maintaining Authorization to Operate, and provide security guidance to team members in a fully remote environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and related security documentation
• Support activities for systems to obtain and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Provide day-to-day security support and guidance to software developers and project managers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
• 2 years of ISSO experience, including hands-on work with System Security Plans
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and federal authorization processes
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53 control families
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency, with all work performed within the continental U.S