Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

E Logic
  • Washington D.C., DC
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2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As a Senior ISSO, you will act as the Alternate ISSO, fully qualified to step in for the Lead ISSO during their absence. You will be responsible for performing complex ISSO duties across a portfolio of FISMA-moderate systems, leading critical workstreams in RMF, continuous monitoring, and vulnerability management. You will work directly with federal staff to ensure systems maintain a strong security posture and achieve compliance with federal cybersecurity policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • ISSO Operations: Perform senior-level ISSO duties for assigned information systems, managing their security posture throughout the system lifecycle.
  • RMF Execution: Lead the development and maintenance of RMF artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and Security Control Assessments within the CSAM platform.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Manage continuous monitoring and security posture activities, including analyzing vulnerability scan results and verifying log ingestion in Splunk.
  • Incident & Audit Support: Provide critical ISSO support during cybersecurity incidents and audits by retrieving system context, coordinating with the SOC, and documenting corrective actions.
  • Change Management: Conduct Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for proposed system changes and support federal decision-making at Change Control Boards (CCB).
  • Workstream Leadership: Lead assigned workstreams in areas such as vulnerability management, POA&M lifecycle management, or security documentation.

Required Qualifications:

  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust background investigation.
  • Certifications: Must hold a relevant cybersecurity certification (e.g., CISSPCISMSecurity+, or equivalent). CISSP or CISM is highly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in information security, with at least 3 years of direct experience as an ISSO or in a similar RMF/compliance role within the federal government.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on experience with cybersecurity and compliance tools, including:
  • GRC Platforms (CSAM strongly preferred).
  • SIEM Platforms (Splunk strongly preferred).
  • ITSM Tools (ServiceNow).
  • Vulnerability Assessment Tools (Tenable, Qualys).
  • Cloud Security (Microsoft Azure, M365, Entra ID).

Desired Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA compliance.
  • Experience with federal audit preparation and Inspector General (IG) or GAO reviews.
  • Experience supporting FedRAMP-compliant cloud environments.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


Clearance Requirement: Must be eligible for a Tier 4 High-Risk Public Trust

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required

Job Type: Full-time


Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

E-Logic, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWashington D.C., DC

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • CISM - Certified Information Security Managerunmatched
  • CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professionalunmatched
  • Change Controlunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • CompTIA Security+unmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • FISMA - Federal Information Security Management Actunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)unmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • International Financeunmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Riskunmatched
  • Security Analysisunmatched
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
  • Security Monitoringunmatched
  • ServiceNowunmatched
  • Splunkunmatched
  • System Lifecycleunmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)unmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Vulnerability Scannersunmatched

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