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Senior Information System Security Officer

washington, DC

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About this opportunity

Talentify lists this Senior Information System Security Officer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Are you looking for your next challenge? Are you ready to work with a performance-based small company? At Zantech, we are a dynamic Woman Owned Small Business focused on providing complex, mission-focused solutions with a proven track record of outstanding customer performance and high employee satisfaction. We would love to talk with you regarding the next step in your career. Come join our team!

Zantech is looking for a talented Senior Information System Security Officer to be responsible for the most complex systems and serves as the Cybersecurity Division's primary point of contact for an upcoming Onsite role supporting FEMA based out of their Headquarters in Washington, DC.

The Sr ISSO will be critical to program success, leading the information security Compliance Branch and working across all active call orders supporting systems identified for security authorization services.

Responsibilities include, but will not be limited to:

Lead cybersecurity compliance efforts for complex systems

Serve as primary POC for all security matters

Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)

Conduct security assessments and authorize systems

Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)

Coordinate with system owners and stakeholders

Oversee continuous monitoring activities

Lead incident response activities for assigned systems

Provide cybersecurity guidance to senior leadership

Mentor junior ISSO staff

Works across all active call orders on assigned systems

May require deployment to disaster locations

Must support 24/7 operations during emergencies

Required Experience or Knowledge of the following technologies/functions:

10+ years in cybersecurity and information systems security

Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

DHS 4300A/4300B policy implementation

FISMA compliance and reporting

Security control implementation and assessment

Risk assessment and management

Security authorization processes

Incident response coordination

Vulnerability management

Cloud security architectures

Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Required Certifications/Education:

IAT Level III: CISSP, CISM, or CASP+

Required Security Clearance:

US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI or higher clearance, per contract requirements.

Outstanding Performance…Always!

Our corporate motto represents our commitment to build long-term relationships with both our clients and our employees by providing the highest quality service in everything we do. We strive for excellence for our clients and for each other. We embrace the opportunity to hire individuals with new talents and fresh perspectives. Zantech offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a vacation package, as well as a fast-paced and exciting work environment.

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washington, DC, 20022, US

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