Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) — Junior

Rividium
  • Washington, District of Columbia
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    RiVidium Inc. is seeking a motivated Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the security and compliance of federal information systems throughout their operational lifecycle.

    The Junior ISSO will assist with implementing and monitoring cybersecurity controls, maintaining security documentation, supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, tracking vulnerabilities and POA&Ms, and ensuring systems remain compliant with applicable federal cybersecurity requirements.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a cybersecurity professional looking to build or expand their experience in RMF, security compliance, ATO, continuous monitoring, and information assurance within a federal environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Assist with day-to-day security activities for assigned information systems and applications.
    • Support implementation and monitoring of cybersecurity controls.
    • Assist with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities throughout the system lifecycle.
    • Maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and other security authorization documentation.
    • Collect, organize, and maintain evidence supporting security control implementation.
    • Assist with preparation and maintenance of Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
    • Monitor security controls and identify potential compliance gaps or weaknesses.
    • Track vulnerabilities, security findings, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
    • Coordinate with system owners, system administrators, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to support remediation activities.
    • Assist with validating remediation of security findings and vulnerabilities.
    • Support continuous monitoring activities and periodic security control reviews.
    • Assist with security control assessments and provide requested documentation and evidence to Security Control Assessors (SCAs).
    • Review vulnerability scan results and assist with tracking remediation.
    • Monitor system changes and identify potential security impacts.
    • Assist with configuration, security baseline, and compliance reviews.
    • Support cybersecurity audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
    • Maintain accurate security records, documentation, and assessment artifacts.
    • Assist with security incident reporting and coordination as required.
    • Prepare status reports, cybersecurity metrics, and management updates.
    • Stay current on applicable federal cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
    • Experience or academic background in cybersecurity, information assurance, information security, or IT security.
    • Working knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, security controls, and risk management.
    • Familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
    • Understanding of basic cybersecurity compliance and security assessment concepts.
    • Ability to review technical documentation and maintain accurate security records.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work effectively with technical teams, system owners, and cybersecurity professionals.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a mission-focused environment.

    Preferred Certification

    One or more of the following is preferred:

    • CompTIA Security+
    • Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
    • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • Other recognized cybersecurity or information assurance certification

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience supporting federal civilian or Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs.
    • Experience with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37.
    • Familiarity with FISMA requirements.
    • Experience supporting RMF documentation and ATO activities.
    • Familiarity with System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.
    • Experience supporting continuous monitoring activities.
    • Familiarity with eMASS, RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar GRC platforms.
    • Experience with vulnerability management and security assessment tools.
    • Exposure to cloud security environments such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Microsoft 365.
    • Familiarity with security control implementation and assessment processes.

    Technical Skills

    • Information System Security
    • ISSO Support
    • NIST RMF
    • NIST SP 800-53
    • NIST SP 800-37
    • FISMA
    • Security Controls
    • Security Compliance
    • ATO / Authorization
    • Continuous Monitoring
    • System Security Plans (SSPs)
    • Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
    • POA&M Management
    • Vulnerability Management
    • Security Control Assessment
    • Risk Management
    • Cybersecurity Documentation
    • GRC Platforms
    • eMASS
    • RSA Archer
    • ServiceNow GRC

    RiVidium Inc is seeking a 'Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) ' to support a federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding approval. As such, this job posting is intended to identify qualified candidates for a potential future opportunity and does not represent a currently available position. Compensation has not yet been determined and will be established based on contract requirements, candidate qualifications, experience, and applicable market conditions.

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, District of Columbia

    Skills

    • Academic Backgroundunmatched
    • Access Authorizationunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
    • Candidate Qualificationunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • CompTIA Security+unmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Computer Securityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Actunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
    • Insurance Certificationsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Risk Management Framework (RMF)unmatched
    • SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitionerunmatched
    • Security Analysisunmatched
    • Security Complianceunmatched
    • Security Monitoringunmatched
    • ServiceNowunmatched
    • Status Reportsunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • System Lifecycleunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
    • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
    • Vulnerability Scannersunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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