Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Piper Companies

Piper Companies is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join an international internet security organization based in Herndon, VA. The ISSO will be responsible for planning, managing, coordinating, and providing support for various programs. This position will be hybrid in Herndon, VA!

Responsibilities of the ISSO include:

• Work closely with the ISSM to ensure compliance with ICD 503 and the Risk Management Framework.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate A&A activities for various programs.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP).
• Review and monitor technical security features to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Submit Information Systems for Authorization and maintain compliance with CONMON requirements.
• Conduct weekly audits, vulnerability scanning, and briefings.
• Participate in annual audits/reviews/inspections of Authorized Information Systems.
• Ensure that all XACTA records are updated and maintained.
• Develop and submit Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) as required.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory experience.

Qualifications for the ISSO include:                                                                                            

• 5+ years of experience as an ISSO.
• In-depth knowledge of ICD 503 and NIST SP800-53 Information Systems requirements.
• Strong experience implementing DISA STIGs.
• In-depth knowledge of various operating systems (WINDOWS, UNIX, LINUX, AWS).
• In-depth knowledge of various compliance tools (NESSUS, HBSS, Splunk).
• Ability to update and maintain XACTA records.
• Develop and submit Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) as required.
• Professional certifications/affiliations (CISSP, Security+, CASP, CCNA, etc.).
• DoD 8570 Industry Certification in one or more of the following: CISSP, Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, GSE, CISM.
• US citizenship with a TS/SCI Clearance and Polygraph

Compensation for the ISSO include:

• Salary: $155,000 – $165,000 -- $73/hr – $76/hr
• Full benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, 401k, Flexible work schedule

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