Job Title: Secondary Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Contract: 2 mos +
Location: Remote, Georgia, US
We are seeking an experienced Secondary ISSO
. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal cybersecurity processes, risk management, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the principal advisor on all security matters related to the information system.
- Serve as the primary liaison for the Authorizing Official (AO), System Owners (SO), and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to Information Assurance (IA) policies, DHS security regulations, NIST guidance, and other statutory requirements.
- Function as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for the Security Operations Center (SOC), supporting incident response, investigations, and cybersecurity emergencies.
- Report system security incidents following established protocols.
- Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations for risk and vulnerability assessments.
- Coordinate and respond to audits, data calls, and inquiries, including Management Control Objective Plan (MCOP) assessments.
- Promote IT security awareness through training and communication with users.
- Perform security analysis to ensure compliance with security measures.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive system security authorization documentation , including IT security plans aligned with federal regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with the Federal Authority to Operate (ATO) process for security compliance.
- Proficiency with CSAM or similar security control management tools.
- Strong knowledge of the Federal Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at or above the highest level of information contained on the system (minimum Secret clearance required).
- Familiarity with FISMA and other federal cybersecurity regulations.
If you have a passion for cybersecurity and ensuring compliance within federal systems, we encourage you to apply!
Hourly rate depends on experience