Information Systems Security Officer

Company: Zachary Piper Solutions
Location: Washington
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Zachary Piper Solutionsis seeking a Information Systems Security Officer to join a Federal Program located inWashington, DC. The ISSO will support Department of Energy by completing and maintaining all certifications and accreditation documentation for system Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.Responsibilities of the ISSO include: -Implement DOE and NNSA cybersecurity policies and procedures for designated systems, aligning with security standards and best practices. -Lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for systems, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal security requirements. Document security measures and oversee access control. -Manage configuration of security documentation for systems. Regularly review and update security artifacts to reflect current configurations. -Identify and document threats and risks to systems. Conduct risk assessments to understand vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. -Conduct cybersecurity tests and assessments, providing results to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Address vulnerabilities and guide remediation. -Evaluate security impact of proposed changes to systems. Recommend and implement strategies to mitigate risks from security changes. -Identify cybersecurity training needs based on user roles. Develop and deliver training materials to ensure users adhere to security protocols. -Respond promptly to security incidents and breaches. Report findings and contribute to incident resolution, minimizing operational impact. -Develop and maintain security processes and procedures supporting the ISSM's Cybersecurity Program. Ensure comprehensive documentation and streamlined workflows. -Create, maintain, and update disaster recovery and incident response plans for systems. Participate in training and exercises to ensure readiness. -Communicate cybersecurity status, risks, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders. Present information clearly to ensure understanding across the organization.Qualifications for the ISSO include: -5+ years of relevant experience -In-depth knowledge of DOE and NNSA cybersecurity frameworks and guidelines. -Strong experience in conducting A&A activities, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing. -Expertise in configuration management, security documentation, and system access control. -Proven ability to lead incident response efforts and coordinate with various teams for rapid recovery. -An Active Top Secret or Q ClearanceCompensation for the ISSO includes: -Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience -Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and HolidaysKeywords:Information Systems Security Officer, ISSO, Federal Program, Washington DC, Department of Energy, DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA, certifications, accreditation documentation, Authority to Operate, ATO activities, cybersecurity policies, procedures, designated systems, security standards, best practices, Assessment and Authorization, A&A activities, compliance, regulations, internal security requirements, security measures, access control, configuration management, security documentation, security artifacts, current configurations, threats, risks, risk assessments, vulnerabilities, mitigation strategies, cybersecurity tests, assessments, Information System Security Manager, ISSM, remediation, security impact, proposed changes, cybersecurity training, user roles, training materials, security protocols, security incidents, breaches, incident resolution, operational impact, security processes, procedures, Cybersecurity Program, disaster recovery, incident response plans, training exercises, readiness, communication, stakeholders, presentation skills, technical stakeholders, non-technical stakeholders, TSSCI, Clearance, Security, secret, top secret, TS/SCI, TS, Washington DC, Dc, District of Columbia, Department of Energy, DOE, national nuclear security agency, NNSA, OCIO, Q Clearance, Q,#LI-KG1#LI-ONSITE
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