Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
CACI Open At a glance
Mid-level role at CACI. Remote, United States · full-time · $90,300–$189,600 base.
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What you'll do
- Run RMF work for ATO decisions, from categorizing systems and applying controls to monitoring security over time
- Keep System Security Plans current, including control details, impact analyses, technical descriptions, and equipment inventories
- Review configuration changes, approve requests, and record their security effects in configuration plans
- Prepare and test contingency and incident response plans, while supporting risk, security, and vulnerability assessments
- Advise system owners and senior leaders on cybersecurity, then build remediation plans for audit and assessment findings
What you bring
- You are a U.S. citizen and have at least seven years of information security experience
- You bring a bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience, as specified for this role
- You have hands-on RMF and FISMA expertise, including security plans, POA&Ms, and configuration management plans
- You understand NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and DHS 4300 Series requirements
Who this fits
This remote role is for an experienced information security professional handling security work for DHS Headquarters systems. You will serve as the security point of contact for assigned programs and advise system owners and senior executives. The role requires U.S. citizenship; DHS EOD suitability or current DHS EOD status is preferred.
From the employer
The Opportunity:
CACI is searching for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the DHS Headquarters. As an Information System Security Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security and compliance of DHS HQ's information systems. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with IT system owners, stakeholders, and cybersecurity professionals to implement and maintain robust security controls. Your efforts will directly contribute to safeguarding DHS's mission-critical systems and data. The ISSO will serve as the single point of contact on all systems security matters, leading cybersecurity engineering efforts for assigned Program Management Organizations with direct support to the Compliance Branch Lead. This includes spearheading systems' ATO efforts and maintaining a security posture in compliance with FISMA, DHS 4300 Series, NIST, and DHS and Component Directives. The ISSO will execute complete Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions and ensure all security documentation is kept up to date.
Responsibilities:
The ISSO will execute complete Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for Authority to Operate (ATO) decisions including system categorization, security control selection and implementation, self-assessments, POA&M development, and continuous monitoring. This position requires developing and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) including control baselines, inheritance, Business Impact Analyses, implementation statements, technical and system descriptions, and hardware and software inventories. The ISSO will create and maintain Configuration Management Plans, conduct Security Impact Analyses, approve Change Requests, and document the security impact of configuration changes. Responsibilities include developing and testing Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans to ensure business continuity, as well as conducting annual risk assessments, supporting security assessments, and vulnerability assessments across assigned systems. The position involves advising system owners and senior executives on all cybersecurity matters and developing remediation work plans for assessment and/or audit findings. The ISSO will maintain Hardware and Software Inventory Lists and conduct FISMA Scorecard Analysis. The ISSO will ensure proper access controls are implemented for system access, track and suggest technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access, and research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and network and device security and encryption.
Qualifications:
Required:
- U.S. Citizenship required
- DHS EOD suitability or Current DHS EOD preferred
- BS/BA + 8 years of applicable experience in information security
- 7+ years of experience in information security
- Demonstrated expertise in RMF, Information Security processes, audits, tools, implementation, FISMA, NIST, IT security
- Experience developing System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and Configuration Management Plans
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and DHS 4300 Series requirements
Desired:
- One of the following Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III qualifications:
- Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
- Previous DHS experience
- Experience with CSAM, RegScale, eMASS, or similar GRC tools
- Experience supporting emergency operations or disaster response missions
- Knowledge of cloud security and FedRAMP authorization processes
- Experience with continuous monitoring and
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$90,300-$189,600CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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