Sr Information System Security Officer

SiloSmashers, Inc. is a strategy, technology, and management consulting firm, founded in 1992, and located in Reston, Virginia. SiloSmashers delivers superior services and solutions to the public sector in the areas of project/program management, performance management, and IT security. The company provides innovative, collaborative business approaches, and proven methodologies that enable customers to break down organizational silos and optimize operational efficiency to achieve peak performance and mission success. Come join our team!

We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team at DHS

Job Duties:

• Create and maintain ATO packages for client systems
• Perform security analysis and compliance review of all IT Initiatives to include but not limited to information systems, hardware, and software.
• Perform Local Registration Authority duties for onsite systems.
• Conduct IT security, awareness, and privacy training for employee
• Provide IT security subject matter expertise on all projects, purchases, and procedures
• Provide on-site security vulnerability testing/scanning for all current and future systems as required by the CISO
• Conducts Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities using the NIST Risk Management Framework NIST SP 800-37
• Conducts self-assessments of NIST 800-53 controls and agency-specific security controls using NIST 800-53A
• Conducts vulnerability scans and analyzes scans for high risk areas and works with appropriate operations and engineering teams for mitigation
• Creates, monitors, and coordinates remediation efforts to close POA&MS for information system risks
• Creates, maintains, and updates system security policies, standards, and procedures
• Works closely with the operations and engineering teams to ensure that systems are developed and maintained in accordance with FISMA, NIST, and agency-specific security requirements
• Coordinates and participates in Incident Response activities in response to a security event
• Conduct contingency planning and testing with system stakeholders and personnel
• Maintains security documentation including but not limited to Requirements Traceability Matrix, System Security Plans, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plan, Configuration Management Plans, E-Authentication Workbook, and FIPS 199.
• May participate in configuration control board (CCB), system acquisition, business impact analyses, security categorization, and other risk management activities.
• Supervise one or two junior ISSOs to perform IA, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
• Must be US Citizen
• CISSP strongly preferred
• Proven experience with NIST 800-53, 800-53A, 800-37 and 800-30
• RMF experience
• Experience with Interconnection Security Agreements
• Flexible, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Works independently and collaboratively to resolve challenges facing the security team quickly and completely
• Excellent communication skills and the proven ability to work effectively with all levels of IT and business management.

What we offer:

SiloSmashers offers its employees opportunities to be their best in careers in management and technology consulting. There is a place at SiloSmashers for experienced professionals, transitioning military personnel, new graduates, cleared professionals, and referrals from current SiloSmashers employees. At SiloSmashers you will do important work, surrounded by professional colleagues, in a company that is dedicated to client satisfaction.

SiloSmashers strives to offer an environment where employees can achieve everything that is important to them. To support this philosophy, we provide not only competitive compensation, retirement benefits, health benefits, and work-life and wellness programs, but also leave programs, and career growth opportunities. For more information, please visit the SiloSmashers website at www.SiloSmashers.com.

SiloSmashers, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.