Hill Associates

Sr. Information System Security Officer

Remote
Full Time
Experienced

Position:

Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Salary Range:

$115,000 - $120,000

Job Type:

Full Time

Work Setting:

Remote

Timing:

Immediate / Open until Filled

 

Hill Associates is searching for a Sr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide consolidated cybersecurity support across a Washington, D.C., federal agency in several different resources that fit the various processes across the organization. The mission of the Enterprise Cybersecurity Group (ECG) is to oversee the agency’s compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) standards and ensure the confidentiality/privacy, integrity, and availability of information, systems, and resources. ECG provides standardized security services and solutions in areas such as Security Authorizations (ATO), ISSO support, and outreach/communication.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting security control assessments based on NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4, and NIST 800-37 Rev.1.
  • Support the CISO’s office with tracking all internal ATOs in progress and reviewing the cybersecurity programs of Guarantor Agency and Third-Party services to help guide them through the RMF processes.
  • Assist with development of Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) Reports.
  • Track/report on system integration statuses, identify task and budget burn rates, and focus on the earned value reporting of ongoing projects against proposed schedules and budgets.
  • Establish a definitive list of all systems, networks, applications, vendors, etc. that require authorization analysis
  • Provide support to document and monitor cybersecurity programs and ensure compliance with FISMA, federal, and agency policies.
  • Maintain awareness of the status and expiration of the current ATOs and initiate action early to ensure the Security Authorization process is completed before the system becomes operational or the current ATO expires.
  • Coordinate closely with the ISSOs before and during the Security Authorization process to ensure they are aware of requirements, processes, and expectations, and ensure the implementation, continuous monitoring, and testing of security and IA requirements throughout the system life cycle.
  • Engage with CISO (and designees) to develop an automated method/toolset of collecting data relevant to complete annual organization and strategic budgets.
  • Track approved and ongoing projects, monitoring for schedule and task compliance, risk realization/avoidance, and critical-path recognition.
  • Assist in the review of the security impacts of system changes.
  • Assist in the development of tools and sites for the stakeholders to efficiently manage security processes

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in the Information Security field.
  • BA/BS degree (Equivalent experience considered in lieu of the degree).
  • Security+ or equivalent is required.
  • Must have dedicated, distraction-free workspace and reliable, high-speed internet connection. 
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Security level of clearance. 

Desired Experience:

  • Professional level Cyber Security Certification is highly desired.

Why Work for Hill Associates?

We are a small award winning government contracting firm with demonstrated success delivering and supporting mission critical networking solutions. 

Hill Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. The annual salary range for this position is $115,000 - $120,000 based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits: From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees. 

Hill Associates Recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence. 

Hill Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to Hill Associates Attention: HR 1 Research Ct Suite 450 Rockville MD 20850.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Work for Hill Associates?

We are a small award winning government contracting firm with demonstrated success delivering and supporting mission critical networking solutions.

Benefits: From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.

Hill Associates recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including terminations, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence.

Hill Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to:

Hill Associates Attention: HR

1 Research Ct Suite 450

Rockville MD 20850

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Hill Associates Recruiting Team at 202-656-6505 or via email at careers@hillasc.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.

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