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Alpha Omega Integration - Vienna, VA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Senior Information System Security Officer (Sr ISSO) at Alpha Omega is responsible for ensuring that the security level documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk. This role requires a proactive approach to security management, effective communication across all organizational levels, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. The Sr ISSO will oversee various security assessments, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Create Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos for effective management of system risks
- Conduct annual assessments in accordance with the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
- Review and update security authorization documents at least annually
- Coordinate with Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions for compliance documentation
- Conduct annual Contingency Plan tests and update the plan
- Perform system self-assessments as part of the Ongoing Authorization program
- Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
- Provide audit support for assigned systems throughout the audit process
- Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
- Ensure security requirements are included in the development cycle (Waterfall, Agile, SecDevOPs)
- Use DHS and mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools
- Devise a plan to certify and accredit assigned Information systems
- Ensure CM processes are followed to avoid introducing new security risks
- Manage system Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM) Compliance
- Respond to emerging requirements or policies set by legislation, regulation, or policy
- Participate in DevOps Sec requirements for assigned systems
- Support annual assessments in accordance with the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Requirements
- Five (5) to ten (10) years of IA experience, with three (3) years being FISMA-related
- Bachelor's Degree in a related IT field or equivalent experience
- Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards and classified system IA requirements
- Experience with the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family, particularly Risk Management Framework
- Knowledge of evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
- Experience with vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
- Knowledge of operating systems and network security principles
- Experience with application security, database security, and network security
- Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats
Nice-to-haves
- Current experience providing ISSO support to DHS
- Experience supporting systems hosted in Cloud environments
- Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevOps environments
Benefits
- PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
- Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays
- Health and Dental Insurance with 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage
- Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage with employer paid premiums
- 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after two years of service
- FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
- Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit
