ISSO - Information Assurance with Security Clearance

Position Title: ISSO - Information Assurance Clearance: Top-Secret / Location: APG
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline. (Can be substituted with an additional 5 years of related Information Assurance experience and CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH, or equivalent certifications.) Position Overview: We are looking for an experienced Information Assurance Specialist to provide architecture support, certification and accreditation (C&A) expertise, and manage security monitoring activities. The role requires comprehensive experience in DoD cybersecurity authorization processes, familiarity with relevant Army and DoD regulations, and the ability to manage test events and cybersecurity monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Information Assurance (IA) architecture support and facilitate certification and accreditation (C&A) processes. Conduct security scans, and oversee other test events to ensure compliance with established standards. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system designs meet the Risk Management Framework (RMF) subsystem requirements, ensuring alignment with The Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and DoD and Army cybersecurity policies and regulations.

Support the design, development, and implementation of IA programs for identity and access management (IAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), cyber situational awareness, and defensive cyber infrastructure and operations. Prepare documentation required by the individual network Authorization Official (AO) for achieving Authority to Operate (ATO). Conduct continuous monitoring and cybersecurity oversight, including reviewing and updating Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documents in accordance with the RMF A&A continuous monitoring process.

Provide input on cybersecurity strategies and policies that ensure operational readiness of networks and infrastructure.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years of working experience related to DoD cybersecurity authorization or engineering activities.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with DoD and Army cybersecurity policies and regulations, as well as authorization processes (including planning and executing test events).

Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CAP, CeH, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of RMF subsystems, cybersecurity monitoring, and compliance processes.
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and IT teams on security implementation and management.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing and maintaining RMF documentation, including POA&M.
Proficiency in IA tools and security scanning technologies.
In-depth knowledge of FISMA compliance requirements and Army cybersecurity frameworks.
Top Secret clearance - Can hold up to a TS/SCI.