Senior Information System Security Officer (TS)

About the role

The position is an "est. 6 Month Contract to Permanent Hire" opportunity supporting one of our Largest DoD / Government Clients across the East Coast.

Requirements

• Top Secret Clearance (Eligible)
• Security+CE
• 10+ Years of Overall/Combined Experience in Cyber/IT Security/ISSO/ISSE/ISSM or Similar Experience
• Executing the RMF lifecycle and ATO activities
• Conducting security control assessments, vulnerability assessments, and Security Impact Analyses
• Developing security documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and Contingency Plans

Responsibilities

• Executing Risk Management Framework activities for ATO decisions and ensuring systems meet compliance requirements
• Implementing security controls and conducting system assessments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps
• Developing and maintaining System Security Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and Contingency Plans
• Conducting Security Impact Analyses and testing configuration changes pre- and post-deployment
• Supporting continuous monitoring of IT systems
• Developing and tracking POA&Ms for identified vulnerabilities
• Preparing Security Test Plans 90 days prior to testing and Security Test Reports within 15 days after testing
• Generating POA&Ms within 0 to 15 days after vulnerability identification
• Updating System Security Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and Contingency Plans annually or when changes occur
• Conducting Security Impact Analysis Reports within 5 business days after change notification
• Analyzing Risk Assessment Reports and FISMA Scorecard Analysis on a daily basis
• Producing Weekly Activity Reports and Monthly Program Reports
• Following the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Guide when developing, updating, or reviewing required security artifacts
• Tracking and suggesting technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access

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 also offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program), a 401K program, a Health Savings Account (HSA) 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. Professional development includes an on-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars, certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA. We also have a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants to address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. For more information, see the 'Welcome Packet' provided by an Everforth Apex team member. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).