Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Senior - Castalia Systems

Job Type: Full-Time

Clearance: Minimum TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI Poly

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too.

Job Summary:

Castalia Systems is seeking an Information System Security Officer, Senior in the Reston, VA or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling area to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) for our customer's CI/HUMINT efforts.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and report to agency Chief Data Officer for the team.
• Demonstrated expertise in agency Cyber and Security Front Door (CSFD), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Approval to Operate (ATO) processes
• Demonstrated in-depth experience in using Xacta and proven records of completing an end-to-end RMF process and obtaining ATO certificates for multiple systems.
• Possess strong knowledge of DoD/IC system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures.
• Ensure systems and users are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with agency security policies and practices outlined in security plans.
• Develop tools that manage all security-related incidents
• Research protective or corrective measures when a security incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Develop system recovery processes and ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and operated.
• Ensure system security requirements are addressed during all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Follow procedures developed by the agency ISSM, authorizing software, hardware, and firmware use before implementation on the system.
• Develop security requirements for data science model life cycle (e.g. AI/ML Ops) and streamline the process for its ATO certification.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience and a MA/MS degree.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Typical office environment.

Travel

• Not required.

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission-critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting-edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team will bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.