Information System Security Officer

XPECT Solutions is looking for a dynamic and talented Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our customers mission critical work in Washington DC. The ISSOserves as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO) and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters technical and otherwise involving the security of an information system.

• Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the NIST 800-53 and EOUSA policies.
• Prepares reviews and updates system authorization packages in Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM).
• Conducts continuous monitoring activities for agency system including internal system and FedRAMP system
• Conducts system procedures documentations control implementation statements annual self-controls assessment Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) review Audit log Review and vulnerabilities scan review according to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements.
• Conducts Security Impact Analysis (SIA) Risk Assessment Risk Based Accepted and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Review when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
• Coordinates any changes or modifications to hardware software or firmware of a system with the PMs Security Officer and SO prior to the change
• Performs security related tasks which include documentation vulnerability scan review assessment support patch management and auditing as required.

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelors in computer science business or other relevant discipline.
  • In lieu of a degree eight (8) years of relevant work experience will be accepted
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and standards including:
  • NIST 800-53
  • OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)
  • SANS Institue Best Practices
• Knowledge and experience of information security practices within federal and/or state government environments.
• Excellent Written and Oral Skills

• Active Public Trust Clearance
• Experiencewith:
  • Virtualization Technologies
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Software Defined Infrastructure
  • Cloud Platforms (i.e. AWS Azure)
• CISSP Certification

Benefits

Xpect Solutions LLCis a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.

We support our team by providing open communication win-win partnerships with clients and vendors a team-oriented cultureand a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.

We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets our employees healthy happy energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple empower our employees with the benefits resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.

Benefits and Perks:

• A competitive Medical Dental and Vision plan
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 3 weeks of annual PTO
• 11 days of Holiday PTO
• Performance Awards
• Referral Bonus Plan (of up to $5000/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2500/year)