Description

Are you looking to take the next steps in your career as an Information System Security Officer? Let's chat and see if we are a good match!

Opportunity:

Virtual Service Operations is searching for an Information System Security Officer to join our team in Lorton, Virginia. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for an information system and as such, works in close collaboration with the Information System Security Manager, Information System Owner, System Administrators, and users of the system.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and update Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts required for FISMA Compliance
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams to drive compliance with Security Controls and requirements
• Work with System Owners and controls assessors to draft achievable Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) to remediate findings
• Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package
• Monitor and report on POA&M remediation activities
• Serve as a Point of Contact (POC) for cyber security questions
• Advise System Owners on cyber security best practices
• Provide clarification on cyber security policies and regulations
• Coordinate with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams in support of account approvals
• Coordinate with O&M and Identity Credentials & Access Management (ICAM) teams to manage user authentication and management
• Coordinate with Security Engineering and O&M teams to identify and document system asset data
• Coordination with security and O&M teams to report and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Support the creation and updating of Security Awareness Training content
• Coordinate with the Security Operations Center, Incident Response teams, and Federal staff to report Security Incidents and violations

Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant experience
• 2-3 years of experience supporting secure operation of cloud computing systems subject to FISMA
• Strong understanding of cloud capabilities and secure cloud architectures
• Experience working in small teams with increasing responsibility
• Azure AZ-900, Cloud , AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications
• Experience in 1 or more of the following: Joint SAP Implementation Guide, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, Attribute-based Access Control schemes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk Enterprise, HBSS, Nessus, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Knowledge or experience in cybersecurity policies and procedures common to the DOD and/or IC
• Knowledge or experience in supporting security of compartmented IT system operation
• Knowledge or experience with maintaining system documentation in Markdown
• Knowledge or experience with DevSecOps pipelines for Security Operations
• Azure SC-900, AWS Certified Security – Specialty certifications

Requirements

• Must be within driving distance of Lorton VA OR willing to relocate there (Relocation Assistance Package Available)
• Must be willing to work onsite (This role may include the need to work outside of core hours on high priority investigations and may also include on-call responsibilities.)
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance or above
• Must possess an active DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 or greater

What is Important to Us:

• You are an excellent communicator in writing and speaking.
• You have the ability to work independently but also value teamwork.
• Your problem-solving skills are excellent.
• You are looking for a job where performance appraisals occur regularly, and you look forward to advancing your career.
• You seek a community of virtue-centered co-workers and clients.

What we offer you: As part of the VSO company, you will be part of a virtue-centered team who value their work and teammates. This is a no-jerk zone. We provide ongoing learning and development opportunities to foster continuous growth. We offer competitive salaries, health benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

More About VSO: VSO is a hybrid cloud and managed services consulting firm. Much of VSO’s success can be attributed to our deep partnerships with IT services industry leaders such as AWS, IBM, Microsoft and others. VSO leverages numerous other partner relationships so as to provide our customers with optimal support. Additionally, we take pride in taking care of our employees. We offer a wide variety of benefits for eligible employees related to health, retirement, professional development, and more! For more information, please visit our website at https://vso-inc.com/careers