Senior Information Systems Security Officer
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Phoenix, NM - USA
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Job Summary
Steampunk is searching for a Senior Information System Security Officer to support a government customer in Chandler Arizona.The primary responsibilities for the position are to support all activities that ensure the level of security documented with the security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk. The nature of the work requires that the candidate demonstrate initiative organization responsibility customer service skills and the ability to be flexible and adaptive to a fast-paced fluid business environment. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and decisively with all levels of the organization and be able to solve practical problems as well as exercise sound judgement with regards to sensitive and confidential information. Proactively create monitor and update the status of POA&Ms to ensure weaknesses are resolved in accordance to their scheduled completion dates.
Contributions
Create Waivers or Risk Acceptance Memos to assist in the effective management ofsystem risks
Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Review and update security authorization documents as needed but at least annually
Coordinate withthe customersPrivacy Records and Information Governance Divisions related to compliance documentation and other requirements
Conduct Contingency Plan tests at leastannually and update the plan
Perform system self-assessments as part ofthe customersOngoing Authorization program
Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM)/Patch Management
Provide audit support for assigned systems (Financial A-123 FISMA internal DHS etc.) throughout the audit (Pre During and Post Audit)
Maintain knowledge of inventory in accreditation boundary
Proactively ensure security requirements are included in development cycle (Waterfall AgileDevSecOps)
Use DHSand mandated enterprise IA Compliance Tools.
Devise a plan to certify and accredit their assigned information systems
Ensure configuration management processes are followed to ensure that any changes do not introduce new security risks
Respond to emerging requirements or policies as set by legislation regulation or policy
Participate in DevSecOps (security integrated into Agile processes) requirements for assigned systems
Support annual independent assessments in accordance with guidance in the DHS Information Security Performance Plan
Masters degree and 4 years of cyber & FISMA experience; OR
- Bachelors degree and 5 years of cyber & FISMA experience; OR
- No degree and 9 years of experience 7 of which must be cyber & FISMA
- Willing to commute onsite 3 days per week in Chandler Arizona
- Possesses one of the following professional security certifications:
CISSP
CASP
CISM
CEH
CISA
SSCP
GISP
GSLC
- Ability to hold and maintain DHS Public Trust
Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards classified system IA requirements and Privacy Act requirements
Specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications (800-53 rev 4/5) particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Ability to explain the RMF to non-technical individuals
Specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system network or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA FIPS FedRAMP and NIST guidelines
Specialized knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning execution assessment and analysis
Specialized knowledge and experience with the operating system (Windows and/or Linux) and network (i.e. Local Area Networks LAN and Wide Area Networks WAN)
Specialized knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles (e.g. Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
Specialized knowledge and experience with application security database security and network security
Ability to interpret patterns of noncompliance to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the cybersecurity program.
Ability to advise appropriate senior leadership of changes affecting the systems cybersecurity posture.
Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Ability to interview system stakeholders to properly document security controls
Ability to perform independent and self-assessments
Ability to independently perform ISSO duties for at least one system
Understands risks
Recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident as required.
Preferred Skills
Current experience providing ISSO support to DHS
Experience supporting systems hosted in Cloud environments.
Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevSecOps environments
Independent worker
Ability to mentor other team members
Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary including but not limited to geographic location contractual requirements education knowledge skills competencies and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $90000 to $140000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.
Identity Statement
As part of the application process you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland Federal Civilian Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story visit .
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by participates in the E-Verify program.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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