Information System Security Officer

About the role

Support cybersecurity compliance activities for a cloud-hosted enterprise digital services platform operating within a federal security environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation and monitoring of security controls supporting application and infrastructure environments
• Maintain security documentation and assist with compliance activities related to federal cybersecurity frameworks
• Collaborate with engineers, infrastructure teams, and program leadership to ensure secure system configurations and operations
• Monitor security posture and assist with identifying potential vulnerabilities or compliance gaps
• Support security assessments, audits, and authorization activities
• Assist development teams in incorporating secure development practices within application delivery processes
• Participate in program governance activities related to cybersecurity and system security compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Seven or more years of experience supporting information system security or cybersecurity compliance activities
• Experience supporting security controls and security compliance activities for enterprise applications or digital platforms
• Experience supporting security authorization or continuous monitoring activities
• Experience applying federal cybersecurity frameworks and security governance practices
• Experience working with technical teams to support secure system configuration and operations
• Strong analytical and communication skills related to security compliance and risk management
• Experience supporting complex enterprise or federal IT environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting security compliance for cloud-hosted systems such as AWS
• Experience supporting enterprise digital platforms or large-scale application environments
• Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or similar are a plus

Other Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment and government background investigation to include FBI fingerprints
• This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems
• U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required

Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
• Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge