Posted 2 months ago

ISSO Team Lead

WashingtonHybridFull-time

AI Summary

ISSO Team Lead responsible for guiding a team of security professionals, overseeing RMF/NIST compliance activities, and coordinating with client stakeholders to maintain accreditation and incident response readiness.

About this role

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Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Team Lead to support a key client in Washington DC. This individual will provide expert level guidance and leadership in implementing, maintaining, and enforcing information security policies, standards, and methodologies in accordance with federal regulations and agency requirements. This is a working Team Lead role.

What you will be doing

Directly oversee ISSO team members including technical guidance and training, mentorship, performance management, and day-to-day work assignments
Develop, review, and update system documentation and FISMA-compliant SA&A packages (e.g., SSP, IRP, SOP, POA&Ms, CMP, IPA, PIA, SORN) in accordance with client policies and procedures to obtain/maintain system accreditation (e.g., ATT, ATO, ATU, OA) using established processes
Advise the Authorizing Official (AO) and System Owner (SO) on cybersecurity matters related to assigned information systems across all NIST RMF phases, including system categorization, control baselines, control assessments, document and track weaknesses, and oversee corrective actions.
Serve as a member of the CCB to ensure system security requirements are addressed
Monitor cybersecurity status of information systems throughout the system lifecycle
Establish and regularly review audit trails, providing audit logs upon request
Provide RMF process subject matter expertise across all FISMA-reportable systems
Conduct SCA per NIST 800-53A, OMB A-130, OMB A-123, and client policies and schedules; report control gaps or weaknesses, risk levels, cost-benefit analysis, and impact to the client
Maintain a full inventory of hardware and software for the information system
Develop, coordinate, test, and train staff on Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans; support Incident Response and DR/COOP activities
Scan applications, networks, and databases; identify vulnerabilities

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications (Education/Certifications, Experience, etc):

Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on ISSO experience, including High and Cloud systems

Minimum two (2) active certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CASP, CCSP, CCSK, or Security+

Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience with JCAM

Clearance:

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility

Other Required Skills & Qualifications:

In depth understanding of FISMA, NIST RMF, and SA&A processes

Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders

Experience with GRC tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM, and GRC automation platforms

Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations

Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision

Location:

This position is currently performed remotely but the work location is subject to change at the customer’s sole discretion. Candidates must be located in the DC-metro area and be willing to adapt to a hybrid or on site work location in Washington DC if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree or higher

CISSP certification

Skills

A&A DocumentationAO/SO CoordinationAudit Logging And TrailsBusiness Impact AnalysisCISSP/CCSP/CISM/CEH/CASP/CCSK/Security+ (certifications)Cloud SecurityContingency PlanningCSM/CCB CoordinationDC-metro Hybrid Work ReadinessEndpoint ManagementFISMAGRC ToolsIASA/ISSO LeadershipJCL/JCAMNIST RMFOMB A-130/A-123 ComplianceRMF Control BaselinesSA&A (SSP, SAR, POA&Ms)SCA/NIST 800-53ASIEMVulnerability Management

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