Jr. ISSO

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. In this role, you will support Senior ISSOs with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance and system security.

Responsibilities

• Execute Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to support ATO packages and authorization decisions.
• Implement and assess security controls in accordance with NIST, FISMA, and DHS requirements.
• Develop, update, and maintain cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Support continuous monitoring activities, conduct system assessments, and manage vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Perform Security Impact Analyses (SIAs) for system changes and deployments.
• Affiliate with cloud security and compliance initiatives.
• Provide documentation for audits and respond to cybersecurity data calls.
• Analyze Risk Assessment Reports and FISMA scorecard metrics.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS/FEMA EOD.
• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (Associate's & 7 years, Master's & 3 years, or 11 years without a degree).
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience creating and maintaining SSPs, POA&Ms, and Contingency Plans.
• Knowledge of DHS 4300 Series requirements.
• Experience with continuous monitoring and vulnerability management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with DHS or a similar federal agency.
• Experience with GRC tools such as CSAM, RegScale, or eMASS.
• Awareness of cloud security concepts (AWS, Azure) and FedRAMP.
• Relevant security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISA, or CISSP.
• Technical writing and communication skills.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

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Schedule

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