ISSO Position at cFocus Software
cFocus Software seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with 4-12+ years of experience
- Advanced certifications required: CISSP, CEH, CAP, or equivalent IAM Level II certification
- Demonstrated experience implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, and analyzing security incidents
- Experience with RMF process including security control assessment, ATO package development, and continuous monitoring
- Familiar with compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, ICD 503, FISMA) and security assessment tools
- Capable of independently managing ISSO responsibilities for moderate complexity systems
- Experience with security automation and SIEM tools
Duties:
- Serves as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, Authority to Operate (ATO) package development and maintenance, continuous monitoring, and security control assessments.
- Designs, implements, and maintains comprehensive cybersecurity programs ensuring compliance with agency standards and federal regulations.
- Identifies and implements appropriate information security architectures, conducts vulnerability assessments, and manages incident response activities.
- Ensures programs and services comply with NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and other applicable security frameworks.
- Coordinates with Authorizing Officials and security teams to maintain system accreditation and security posture.
- Strong technical skills in cyber defense, encryption, security tools, and network architecture are essential
ISSO Position at cFocus Software
cFocus Software seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field with 4-12+ years of experience
- Advanced certifications required: CISSP, CEH, CAP, or equivalent IAM Level II certification
- Demonstrated experience implementing security controls, conducting vulnerability assessments, and analyzing security incidents
- Experience with RMF process including security control assessment, ATO package development, and continuous monitoring
- Familiar with compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, ICD 503, FISMA) and security assessment tools
- Capable of independently managing ISSO responsibilities for moderate complexity systems
- Experience with security automation and SIEM tools
Duties:
- Serves as Information System Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation, Authority to Operate (ATO) package development and maintenance, continuous monitoring, and security control assessments.
- Designs, implements, and maintains comprehensive cybersecurity programs ensuring compliance with agency standards and federal regulations.
- Identifies and implements appropriate information security architectures, conducts vulnerability assessments, and manages incident response activities.
- Ensures programs and services comply with NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and other applicable security frameworks.
- Coordinates with Authorizing Officials and security teams to maintain system accreditation and security posture.
- Strong technical skills in cyber defense, encryption, security tools, and network architecture are essential
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