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Job Summary

Company
Knowledge Consulting Group
Location
Washington, DC
Industries
Computer/IT Services
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
5+ to 7 Years
Education Level
Bachelor's Degree
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Reference Code
1273

ISSO

About the Job

Performs ISSO duties with primary focus on IT security controls assessments for systems/applications in support of IT Continuous Monitoring initiatives; identifies system/application security controls deficiencies and develops POA&Ms accordingly; plays a leading role with remediating security control deficiencies with Federal Managers, System Owners, and  Application and System Developers, Engineers and Administrators; ensures that all required FISMA, A-123, annual IT Security Self-Assessment documentation and reporting deadlines are achieved; develops IT system documentation (e.g., SSP, CP, CMP and SCA reports)


Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Secret clearance is required w/ the ability to get SCI.

  • Bachelors degree is preferred, CISSP, CAP, CISM or GSLC required.
  • 5 years of experience is a minimum.
  • Demonstrated experience as an ISSO supporting major Federal systems/applications
  • Must have proven experience conducting IT security controls assessments as an IT system/application auditor in support of FISMA, A-123 and annual self-assessment (NIST 800-53) initiatives
  • Experience developing, tracking and managing POA&Ms
  • Experience developing system/application C&A documentation (SSP, CP, CMP, SCA reports, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze, recommend and apply technology solutions which meet the security control requirements specified by OMB Circular A-123, FISMA and NIST guidance
  • Broad knowledge of Federal IT security policy and guidance (OMB Circular A-123, FISMA, and NIST-800 series)
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills and be able to work with Federal Managers, System Owners and other staff responsible for the systems/applications being assessed
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
  • Must be able to work collaboratively as well as independently
  • Experience interpreting IT vulnerability scanning results
  • Risk assessment experience, especially with NIST 800-30 threat identification, system security categorization, gap analysis, compliance reporting
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 

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