What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) position at D2 Consulting?
ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED
We are seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team and help strengthen the cybersecurity posture of critical federal systems.
What You’ll Do
As an ISSO at D2, you’ll play a key role in protecting high-value government systems. You will:
Lead Security Documentation & Compliance
Onsite at Customer Location
U.S. Citizenship Required
Additional Information
We are seeking a TS/SCI-cleared Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team and help strengthen the cybersecurity posture of critical federal systems.
What You’ll Do
As an ISSO at D2, you’ll play a key role in protecting high-value government systems. You will:
Lead Security Documentation & Compliance
- Develop and coordinate all key authorization artifacts, including System Categorization, System Security Plans, and System Risk Assessments.
- Support control assessments, reporting, and ongoing monitoring using the CSAM (Cyber Security and Assessment Management) system.
- Keep components aligned with Core Controls and A-123 assessment timelines.
- Ensure all Risk-Based Decisions have current waivers and proper documentation.
- Support security control testing, document results, assist in remediation, and ensure effective POA&M management.
- Develop or update Business Continuity Plans and Contingency Plans.
- Guide components on decisions affecting the security of their systems and networks.
- Prepare teams for tri-annual Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities.
- Conduct assessments of information system security requirements and recommend remediation priorities.
- Review system architecture, infrastructure, and SA&A documentation.
- Assess NIST 800-53 Rev. 4 controls and document outcomes.
- Evaluate and enhance standard SA&A documentation processes.
- Perform and document risk assessments, evaluate vulnerabilities, and recommend risk-based mitigations.
- Develop and manage POA&Ms aligned with federal standards and industry best practices.
- Create System Security Plans, User Guides, and ST&E review documentation for new and legacy systems.
- Conduct NIST-based self-assessments and develop improvement plans.
- Develop Initial Privacy Assessments (IPA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
- Conduct ST&Es and Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) for federal IT systems.
- Conduct OMB A-123 security assessments for federal systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field – or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
- 8 years of experience performing system security assessments, producing security documentation, or executing security upgrades across networks, servers, desktops, and databases
- 8 years of experience developing and enhancing IT security policies aligned to federal and international standards
- 8 years of IT security expertise, including experience developing C&A/SA&A packages and achieving ATO for classified systems
- Strong working knowledge of NIST SP standards, including NIST SP 800-37, and experience using CSAM
- TS/SCI clearance required, with eligibility for CI Poly
- At least one of the following certifications:
- CISA
- CRISC
- CISM
- CGEIT
- CISSP
- CAP
Onsite at Customer Location
U.S. Citizenship Required
Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to appropriate guidelines.
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $145k-159k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!
Salary : $145,000 - $159,000