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Information System Security Officer

Ready to Ignite your career and work alongside some of the most innovative and brightest professionals in emerging and secure technology? Join us and unleash your potential working in an Agile environment while securing enterprise systems and applications needed to support the men and women charged with safeguarding the American people and enhancing the Nation’s safety, security, and prosperity. As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) you will support and maintain the security posture of various networks in compliance with DOD and federal cybersecurity regulations. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of critical systems by implementing and managing security controls aligned with RMF, CNSSI 1253, and eMASS. You will work with national security systems, ensuring their security aligns with DOD and federal standards.

Your Role:

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership providing expert guidance on information assurance and cybersecurity.
Develop and maintain key security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms in alignment with RMF, CNSSI 1253, and DOD requirements for national security systems.
Conduct and oversee risk assessments, security audits, and evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
Build and maintain network and security architecture diagrams to reflect system configurations and security controls.
Implement and manage continuous monitoring programs to ensure ongoing compliance, leveraging tools such as eMASS and aligning with RMF and DOD security frameworks.
Lead and support incident response activities, documenting findings, and briefing leadership on incident status and remediation efforts.
Coordinate closely with engineering teams to integrate security requirements into system designs, ensuring secure development practices and system hardening.
Perform vulnerability scans, track remediation efforts, and ensure adherence to DOD STIG requirements.
Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings and presentations, summarizing cybersecurity posture, risk assessments, and ongoing initiatives.
Provide advisory support to mature Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes, improve the ATO process, and respond to government mandates.
Contribute to the development and refinement of cybersecurity policies, ensuring alignment with evolving DOD and federal standards.
Advise on Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) initiatives, developing templates, policies, and procedures to mitigate supply chain risks.

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher (relevant experience can substituted for Education).
Experience: 8+ years of cyber security experience, including 3 years supporting DOD environments and national security systems.
Certifications: DOD 8140 IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO).
Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance (SCI eligibility preferred).
High proficiency in RMF (NIST 800-37), CNSSI 1253, and NIST 800-53.
Hands-on experience with eMASS and managing ATO processes for national security systems.
Technical expertise in network architecture, security controls, and DOD STIG compliance.
Strong documentation skills (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms) and the ability to create technical diagrams.
Experience briefing senior leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

Additional cybersecurity certifications at IAM-III level.

401(k) with matching and 100% Vested
Health Insurance - 3 plans to select from
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
AD&D
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Training
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Referral program
Paid Legal Plan
and more....

Ignite IT is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristic. In accordance with EO 13665 Final Rule, Ignite IT will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Applicants selected must be able to possess and maintain a government clearance

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What You Should Know About Information System Security Officer, Ignite

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Ignite IT? If you have a passion for cybersecurity and want to work with some of the brightest minds in the field, then this is the perfect opportunity for you! As an ISSO, you will play a vital role in maintaining the security posture of various networks, ensuring they comply with DOD and federal regulations. Your days will be filled with excitement as you develop and maintain key security documentation and assess risk levels while implementing robust security controls. You will be at the forefront of national security, ensuring that our enterprise systems are both secure and efficient. Your expertise will guide senior leadership in critical security decisions, helping safeguard the information that protects the American people. Collaborating with engineering teams, you’ll integrate security measures into designs and lead incident response activities to address any threats. If you are an experienced cybersecurity professional ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, Ignite IT is the place for you. We offer competitive benefits, including a flexible schedule, professional development assistance, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in enhancing the security and prosperity of our nation!

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What are the main responsibilities of an Information System Security Officer at Ignite IT?

As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Ignite IT, your core responsibilities include maintaining the security posture of various networks, developing security documentation, conducting risk assessments, and overseeing compliance with DOD and federal regulations. You'll also manage continuous monitoring programs and lead incident response activities while advising senior leadership on cybersecurity best practices.