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Information Systems Security Officer

Oriontek IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
United States
Posted
23 hours ago

Job Description

DHS experience preferred
Consultant local to DC Metropolitan Area preferred
Role Overview:
The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) conducts research, develops, implements, tests, and reviews an organization's information security to protect information and prevent unauthorized access. Tria puts emphasis on general knowledge of infrastructure devices (i.e. firewalls, routers, switches).
Responsibilities:
    • Conduct initial Security Assessment and obtain system Authorization to Operate (ATO), in line with NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2.
    • Maintain the Security Authorization or ATO of assigned system(s).
    • Continuously update all Security Authorization documentation to maintain assigned system s ATO or system go-live dates.
    • Select the baseline security controls for the IT system, using the CSAM Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Tool, and tailor controls where appropriate.
    • Document all relevant NIST 800-53 (Rev. 5) Security Controls for assigned IT systems in the System Security Plan (SSP).
    • Perform and document initial and annual risk self-assessments of all systems assigned.
    • Develop and document all supporting Security A&A artifacts (i.e., PTA, SSP, ITCP, BIA, CMP, MOU, ISA).
    • Produce Security Authorization package for Authorizing Official (AO) signature including ATO.
    • Track the deployment of software to the environment that is not part of the base image.
    • Conduct security impact analyses of proposed changes, provide recommendations.
    • Ability to analyze configuration settings, implementation of STIGs, and conducting/completing manual checklists.
    • Generate and manage Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), with meaningful milestones, and clear/concise implementation statements for each non-compliant control for assigned IT Systems.
  • Required Skills and Experience
  • 3-5 years overall Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience.
  • Working knowledge and experience with the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool CSAM and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Solid knowledge of the process to obtain a system ATO and requirements to maintain the ATO.
  • Experience working and establishing relationships with system stakeholders to assess and manage system cybersecurity risk.
  • Ability to synthesize complex IT system information and communicate system status and requirements in written products and verbal presentations.
  • Ability to write clear, concise and effective security control implementation statements.
  • Familiarity with configuration settings and vulnerability management analysis of infrastructure devices.
  • Ability to draft a complete ATO package, to include the SSP.
  • Ability to work independently, and efficiently, with minimal direct supervision, and within given timelines in a remote environment.
  • Candidate must physically reside within the National Capital Region (NCR).
  • Desired Skills and Experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
  • Security+, CISSP, CISM
  • Required Technical / Business Tools Experience
        • CSAM GRC Tool
        • DHS A&A Experience
  • Physical Requirements
        • Reside within the NCR.
        • Ready, Willing and Able to work onsite at customer HQ as needed.

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