Information System Security Officer - job 2 of 5

Job Summary

A company is looking for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support cybersecurity and compliance activities for federal information systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for cybersecurity and authorization compliance for assigned systems
• Develop, maintain, and update required security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and support all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ATO lifecycle

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of IT experience, with at least 1 year in an ISSO or equivalent security compliance role
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Business -OR- Associate's degree with 1 year relevant experience and a professional certification -OR- 2 years relevant experience with a professional certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CISM)
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with security tools such as Tenable, CSAM, Splunk, Nessus, etc
• Familiarity with federal compliance standards and policies (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP)