ISSO

Overview

We are seeking an ISSO to join our Prime Contract with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. TekSynap is a fast‑growing high‑tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive, well‑planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate A&A kickoff meeting for authorizations and reauthorizations.
• Provide data categorization guidance to system owners.
• Provide DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository (DITPR) and eMASS registration guidance to system owners.
• Provide security control selection and monitoring strategy guidance to system owners.
• Perform security plan reviews for approval (RMF Step 2 approval).
• POA&M management (status, mitigations, and remediation strategies) oversight.
• Risk acceptance reviews and recommendations to the Authorizing Official.
• Run ACAS scans, SCAP scans and manually go through STIG checklists.
• Apply very strong technical experience on Microsoft platforms.
• Conduct required vulnerability analysis to support mitigation and residual risk determination.
• Support the continuous monitoring program when ISCM results are used to support continuing authorization requirements or ongoing authorizations.
• Develop and maintain RMF accreditation packages.
• Provide expertise in all steps of the RMF process.
• Evaluate security controls and compliance on a variety of hardware and software systems.
• Utilize eMASS expertise.
• Work effectively independently as well as within a team environment.
• Write System Security Plans (SSPs).

Required Qualifications

• Top‑Secret clearance required with SCI or SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level II or III compliant certification and related computing environment certifications.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans
• Vacation time and holidays

Pay

Target salary range: $105,000.00 – $125,000.00. The salary range is an estimate and will be determined based on education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract parameters, and organizational requirements.

Schedule

Monday – Friday core hours 08:00‑16:00. Travel 1‑2 weeks per year (rare deployment occasions and training attendance).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA. Professional office environment with a medium noise level. The role requires regular use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Regular lifting of up to 10 lb, frequent lifting of up to 25 lb, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.