Sr. IT Specialist (ISSM)

$163,964 - $191,900/Yr

United States Government - Rockville, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Rockville, MD

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Sr. IT Specialist (ISSM) position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Division (CISD). This role involves overseeing the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and coordinating the agency's information technology acquisition and usage in alignment with IT modernization goals. The specialist will also be responsible for leading IT systems projects, ensuring compliance with federal IT security laws, and managing cybersecurity risks across major IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Point of Contact for OCIO and maintain an account with FedRAMP systems.
• Coordinate OCIO's acquisition and use of information technology in line with IT modernization goals.
• Plan and lead IT systems projects, resolving security problems, and advising senior management on security issues.
• Develop and prepare FISMA certification and accreditation documentation in accordance with NIST guidance documents.
• Organize and lead System Owner Briefings and present recommendations for resolution of issues to management.
• Serve as an ISSM for one or more major IT systems, overseeing the development and testing of security plans.
• Participate as an interagency ISSM representative and work with OCIO system owners to ensure adequate security controls are implemented.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
• Experience planning and leading IT systems projects.
• Knowledge and experience developing, implementing, evaluating, and improving processes for IT policy implementation aligned with federal IT security laws.
• Ability to write clearly and make logical oral presentations to convey detailed information.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with complex, hybrid cloud environments.
• Supply Chain Risk Management experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
• Family friendly leave policies
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Transit benefits