Information System Security Officer - Clearance Required - MindPoint Group

MindPoint Group is searching for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a law enforcement customer in Alexandria, VA. The ISSO will be responsible for researching, generating, and validating security controls that support the customers’ Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ICD 503 Security Accreditation. Responsibilities include defining, creating, and maintaining Systems Security Plans (SSP) to support Accreditation and Authorization (A&A) reviews and coordinating with customer security organizations as part of a delivery pipeline to achieve Authority to Operate (ATO). Additionally, ISSOs review systems to identify potential security weaknesses, recommend improvements to amend vulnerabilities and assist with implementing changes and documenting upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and updating security authorization packages in accordance with the client’s requirements and compliant with FISMA. Core documents that you will be responsible for are the System Security Plan (SSP), Risk Assessment Report, Security Assessment Plan and Report, Contingency Plan, Incident Response Plan (IRP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M), Remediation Plans, Configuration Management Plan (CMP), etc.
• Validate that protective measures for physical security are in place to support the system's security requirements.
• Maintain an inventory of hardware and software for the information system.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, testing, and training staff on Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans.
• Manage emerging and defined risks associated with the administration and use of assigned information systems.
• Assist in coordinating with the client's Cybersecurity Unit to achieve and maintain the information systems' compliance and authorization to operate (ATO).
• Help to perform risk analyses to determine cost-effective and essential safeguards
  Support Incident Response and Contingency activities.
• Provide continuous monitoring to enforce client security policy and procedures and create processes that will provide oversight into the following activities for the system owner.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to complete mandatory agency data calls in a timely manner.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum six (6) years of general work experience and three (3) years of relevant experience
• Minimum four (4) years' experience as a Security Administrator or equivalent knowledge
• Must have a strong understanding of FISMA, the SDLC, RMF, and SA&A processes

Desired:

• At least one of the following certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GSLC, CISA, CASP or equivalent
• FedRAMP and Cloud (Azure, AWS) experience
• Understanding and experience with CSAM is a PLUS

Clearance: Applicable US Government Clearance

Location: This is an on-site role with expectations of being on the client site in Alexandria, VA five days a week.

Text code ISSOE to 202-915-6712 to apply!

Since 2009, MindPoint Group has been the cybersecurity firm of choice for the most security-conscious US federal agencies and commercial enterprises.

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With positions throughout the US, a role at MindPoint Group promises you:

• An opportunity to work within one of the most diverse DC-based organizations
• Generous tuition and professional development reimbursements
• Mentorship opportunities with leaders focused on your growth
• Competitive benefits like 401k matching, 11 federal holidays, etc.
• And more!

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $85-100K. This does not guarantee a specific salary, as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, maternity/paternity leave, mobile phone stipend, pre-tax commuter benefits, the opportunity to participate in our mentorship program, and more!
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Text code ISSOE to 202-915-6712 to apply!