Who is Saliense?

Saliense is a growing Management and Technology Consulting Solutions provider based out of Mclean, VA. We work to solve our client’s toughest challenges within the Defense, Civilian, Financial, and Healthcare industries. Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. For more information, visit www.saliense.com.

Why Saliense?

In addition to providing a fun, energetic environment that promotes innovation and personal growth, we offer excellent compensation packages with plenty of opportunities for advancement. We pay 100% of the premiums for employee Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer a 401K match, and all company contributions are 100% vested immediately. Since we believe in work-life balance so much, we offer 20 days of paid leave per year. Use it as you need it or use it all at once and go travel for a month! We are proud to offer parental leave.

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Job Title: Senior ISSO (Senior Technical Consultant)

This is a HYBRID position and will require 1 day onsite in Arlington, VA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Senior Information System Security Officer serves as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for work performed under the contract possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis. Functions as the highest-level individual contributor in this area; has a high level of diverse technical and industry experience Acts as a recognized technical expert providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation.

From a technical perspective the Senior Information System Security Officer is responsible for designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. Provides technical evaluations of customer systems and assists with making security improvements. Participates in design of information system contingency plans that maintain appropriate levels of protection and meet time requirements for minimizing operations impact to customer organization. Conducts security product evaluations, and recommends products, technologies, and upgrades to improve the customer’s security posture.

Requirements:

• 10 Years of federal information systems security experience
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Physical Science, or other technology-related discipline.
• Professional Certification: Must have and maintain one or more of the following IAT Level III certifications: Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP ) certified or other cyber security professional certifications and relevant information security technology expertise,
• US Citizenship
• Active or Interim TS Clearance

Technical Skills:

- Experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

- Possesses an in-depth knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis

- Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

- A technical expert providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation.

- Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.

- Experience using CSAM.

- Solid understanding and application of NIST Special Publications including SP 800-53, SP 800-137, SP 800-171, and SP 800-37.

- Solid understanding of FISMA audit requirements.

- Solid understanding of IT audit requirements.

- Ability to work with cooperatively and at a technical level with developers, engineers, and managers on system teams.

- Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.

- Knowledge of risk management processes and tools (e.g., methods and tools for assessing and mitigating risks).

- Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy in a federal environment.

- Knowledge of current and past cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

***Saliense Consulting LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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