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Senior Information Systems Security Officer, ISSO
Location
United States
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$110K - $125K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Information Systems Security Officer, ISSO
Avint
• executing the full RMF lifecycle across all information systems and applications • leading security assessment activities with the goal of maintaining a 100% Authority to Operate (ATO) status • ensuring the rigorous application of cybersecurity policies • managing system remediation efforts • designing critical contingency plans • championing cybersecurity awareness across the organization
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) OR equivalent verifiable work experience
- Six (6) years of progressive experience in information assurance, cybersecurity engineering, or ISSO/ISSM roles.
- Must be a U.S. citizen (no dual citizenship).
- Ability to pass a background investigation.
- Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty (EOD).
- High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities to drive remediation actions and manage inspection timelines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to draft technical status reports and confidently brief clients and senior stakeholders.
Benefits
- competitive salaries
- full health insurance
- generous time off
- observation of federal holidays
- reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition
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