Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Technical Lead

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What You Will Do:

Our Cybersecurity Consultants are a team of business integrators with extensive consulting and industry experience who help our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy through execution. A career in an integrated team of developers and consultants provides the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients business issues every day applying a collection of security spectrum capabilities including security strategy and governance IT risk security technologies and cybercrime and breach response.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a major federal initiative. The ISSO serves as a technical and compliance lead guiding system owners engineers and security teams through RMF ATO and continuous monitoring activities. This role is responsible for interpreting policy providing authoritative security guidance leading audits and evaluating complex systems across hybrid cloud and onpremises environments. The ISSO will mentor junior staff and ensure that systems maintain full compliance with federal requirements NIST security controls and agencyspecific governance.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead the implementation assessment and enhancement of NIST 80053 security controls across cloud hybrid and on Prem environments.
• Oversee RMF and ATO package development review and approval processes including SSPs IRPs ISCPs CMPs and POA&Ms.
• Serve as a senior security advisor to system owners program leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Lead internal and external audit preparation documentation artifact collection and response strategies.
• Conduct advanced risk assessments architecture reviews and system security analyses.
• Guide POA&M management and direct the remediation of vulnerabilities identified via ACAS STIG SCAP and agencyspecific scans.
• Support continuous monitoring programs change control reviews and ongoing security lifecycle management.
• Mentor Junior and MidLevel ISSOs; contribute to process standardization and governance improvements.
• Review emerging threats and provide security recommendations to align systems with evolving federal and agency requirements.
• Mentor junior and midlevel ISSOs and act as a technical escalation point for cloud engineering issues.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Systems Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of NINE (9) years of cybersecurity or secure systems engineering experience including cloud architecture.
• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET federal or DOD security clearance.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g. NIST RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5 DoD 8570).
• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise security tools such as SIEM (e.g. Splunk) vulnerability scanners (e.g. Nessus) and endpoint protection platforms (e.g. Crowdstrike).
• Secure configuration management and vulnerability lifecycle management
• Advanced use of ACAS/Nessus STIG Viewer SCAP Compliance Checker
• Experience with cloud security practices and technologies (AWS Azure GCP).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and complex technical projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Masters Degree in relevant cybersecurity or IT field
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • ISC2 Zero Trust Strategy Certificate
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) / Certified in Governance Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
  • IAT Level II (Information Assurance Technical)
  • IAM Level II (Information Assurance Management)
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell Python Bash) is a plus
• Hands-on experience with network security cryptography and/or identity management.
• Experience working with DevOps/engineering teams on secure design change reviews and risk mitigation.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification for managing cybersecurity projects in Agile environments

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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