AMERICAN SYSTEMS Hiring for Information System Security Officer (ISSO) – Top Secret Clearance at Washington, DC Full Time

Are you an experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) with a Top Secret clearance and demonstrated experience performing Cybersecurity (CS) analyses in SAP and SCI environments?

Are you effective and efficient in providing robust technical solutions that incorporate the necessary safeguards to protect national security? Then we have an amazing opportunity for you to support our highly classified program for national security initiatives.

As an Information System Security Officer you will:

• Author and establish enterprise policies, procedures, and security guidelines.
• Work with a team of driven, supportive, and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of an ISSO:

• Develop RMF security documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security controls to protect information systems throughout the environment.
• Lead and conduct compliance and vulnerability reviews of operating systems.
• Document the state of compliance with security requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and investigations, execute appropriate risk mitigations, and oversee incident response activities.
• Advise Government Managers and stakeholders on CS compliance requirements.
• Communicate directly with executive leadership and provide security representation and guidance in senior leadership meetings
• Perform security analyses of operational and development environments, threats, vulnerabilities, and internal interfaces.
• Develop and maintain Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation.
• Advocate as a liaison to ensure that CS requirements are engineered into information technology solutions at the beginning of a task or project.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $130,000- $170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI elgibility)
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• CISSP or CISM Certification (IAM Level III compliant).
• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or related years of experience
• Strong RMF CS background with a focus on implementing NIST, CNSSI 1253 and JSIG guidance.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the steps involved in implementing tasks required to support the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience working with System and Network Administrators, and assisting System Engineers (infrastructure and application) with defining and implementing CS and information system security requirements.
• Ability to develop executive level briefings and author white papers as a result of product research.