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Softthink Solutions, Inc.
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026

ISSO Location: Washington DC
Clearance: If applicable
Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a ISSO to support enterprise security operations, continuous monitoring, and incident response. This role requires deep expertise in federal cybersecurity frameworks and hands-on experience with modern security tools and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities :


Conduct ongoing security assessments aligned with NIST, FISMA, and CISA guidelines
Engineer and maintain secure systems and infrastructure
Implement and troubleshoot security solutions across LAN, Azure, and wireless environments
Manage and optimize security tools including SIEM, Syslog, NDR, EDR, Firewalls, M365 Security, and CDM
Perform continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and log analysis
Lead incident response activities and develop incident handling procedures

  • Build and enhance security orchestration and automation (SOAR) capabilities
  • Collaborate with CISO and stakeholders to improve cybersecurity and privacy posture
  • Develop detection and response policies to improve automation
  • Produce security metrics, reports, and documentation
  • Maintain SOPs and security operations documentation

Qualifications :


Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

7 years of cybersecurity operations experience

  • Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and federal security frameworks
  • Experience with Microsoft security stack (Defender, M365, Azure)
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, NDR, and incident response
  • Strong analytical and threat hunting skills

Preferred Certifications :

  • CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.

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