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Job Details
Job Title: Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO-S)
Location: Fort Meade, MD
Duration: 12 months
Work Mode: Onsite
WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?
A global risk management firm that provides a wide range of services to help organizations manage and mitigate risks in areas like security, investigations, compliance, and more.
Pay Rate Range: $75.00 - $ 86.79/hr. on W2
Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Overview
- Seeking a highly experienced Senior ISSO to lead cybersecurity efforts to support mission-critical systems for a Federal customer at Fort Meade, Maryland.
- The ISSO will ensure systems are secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats.
- This role involves managing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, supporting system accreditation, and collaborating with stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.
Security Compliance & Governance
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, JSIG, DAAPM, and FISMA.
- Lead efforts to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
System Lifecycle Management
- Oversee security integration throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other A&A documentation.
- Register and manage systems in eMASS or equivalent platforms.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Conduct vulnerability assessments using ACAS, STIGs, SCAP, and other tools.
- Track and resolve security findings and manage POA&M entries.
- Perform annual security reviews and contingency plan testing.
Incident Response & Monitoring
- Monitor systems for anomalous activity and respond to incidents.
- Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSEs, and AOs to report and remediate threats.
- Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and tested.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Advise system owners and program managers on security best practices.
- Support audits (FISMA, Client, internal) and prepare risk acceptance memos.
- Mentor junior cybersecurity staff and promote security awareness.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Experience: 5 years in cybersecurity, preferably in federal or defense environments.
- Preferences: IAM Level II or higher (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security ).
Salary : $75 - $86