Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

United States·Laurelfull-timemid

CybersecurityGovernance Risk and Compliance Manager

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Key Responsibilities

Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems and ensure compliance with established security policies, standards,

Requirements Summary

Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems and ensure compliance with established security policies, standards,

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CybersecurityGovernance Risk and Compliance Manager

Swift is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, VA. Our capabilities include Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the country and around the globe.

We are looking for an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join a growing team in Laurel, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD.

We are seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support secure government environments and maintain the operational security posture of assigned systems, programs, and enclaves. The ISSO will be responsible for implementing and enforcing information security policies, managing system security throughout the lifecycle, supporting authorization activities, and ensuring compliance with DoD and NIST RMF requirements.

Responsibilities:

Maintain the operational security posture of assigned information systems and ensure compliance with established security policies, standards, and procedures
Support and manage the security aspects of systems through day-to-day security operations
Plan, coordinate, implement, and enforce information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Manage configuration changes to systems and assess the security impact of those changes
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including security authorization and accreditation efforts
Prepare, review, and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessment Reports, Security Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs), and authorization packages
Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
Evaluate security solutions to ensure compliance with requirements for processing classified information
Support configuration management of security-related hardware, software, and firmware
Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to resolve security findings and maintain compliance throughout the system lifecycle

Requirements:

Ten (10) years of experience as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Experience in at least two (2) of the following:
- Current security tools
- Hardware/software security implementation
- Communication protocols
- Encryption techniques and tools
- Experience supporting system security, change management, RMF, security authorization, and configuration management activities
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
Four (4) additional years of ISSO experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I (or higher) certification required
Computer proficiency, including the ability to navigate a Windows environment, manage files and folders, use common workplace applications such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and email, effectively navigate web browsers, and troubleshoot routine issues independently.
US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required