Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Reston, VA

Vibrint is a trusted provider of mission-critical systems and analysis that transform our customers capacity and capability in harvesting and harnessing data. Working alongside many of the most talented professionals in public service we work tirelessly to create and sustain new solutions and services that meet the stringent demands across a variety of customer missions.

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About the Role

Ampsight is seeking an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the security and compliance of mission-critical systems across classified and unclassified environments. The ISSO will be responsible for leading and maintaining the security posture of assigned systems in alignment with federal security standards and organizational policies. This role requires strong technical acumen risk management expertise and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve authorization and maintain continuous compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all steps of the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process for system authorization packages.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and system owners to foster relationships and build robust audit-ready packages.

• Coordinate the creation and maintenance of Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation including:

  • System Security & Privacy Plans (SSPPs)

  • Configuration Management Plans

  • Contingency Plans

  • Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and Reports (SARs)

  • Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs) and Privacy Impact Analyses (PIAs)

• Provide expert guidance in testing the effectiveness of control implementations and documenting results.

• Track mitigate and assist in resolving identified risks through the creation of Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and Risk Remediation Plans coordinating closely with vulnerability management teams.

• Support continuous monitoring activities and ensure timely updates to all security documentation.

• Assist with audits inspections and security incident response activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Clearable up to TS/SCI (dependent on position).

• Experience: Insert number years in an information system security or related cybersecurity role.

• Framework Familiarity:

  • NIST 800-37 Rev. 2 Risk Management Framework (RMF)

  • NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations

• Tools: Experience with Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Xacta360 CSAM Archer or eMASS.

• Certification: CompTIA Security (required).

• Strong understanding of A&A processes risk management and federal information assurance requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with ISO/IEC 27001:2002 standards.

• Familiarity with DoD Cloud Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG).

• Knowledge of CNSS-1253 for security categorization and control selection.

• Understanding of FedRAMP requirements and guidelines.

• Experience conducting multi-cloud assessments and implementing secure cloud environments.

• Exposure to systems utilizing or developed for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Advanced security certifications such as CISSP CISM CySA or Network.

Vibrints comprehensive compensation package includes but is not limited to: competitive salary; annual merit-based salary increase and discretionary bonus program; 401(k) plan with a company contribution; 11 paid federal holidays; 160 hours of paid time off; medical dental vision life and short- & long-term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and a generous professional development allowance.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship family structure marital status disability veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations.

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Please apply for immediate consideration.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority