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Xcelerate Solutions Senior Information Systems Security Officer - Top Secret in Huntsville, Alabama
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Top Secret
Xcelerate Solutions is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to provide IT support services to support IT networks, systems, and initiatives under a Federal Law Enforcement Portfolio. Support a team responsible for maintaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) for applications and systems across the Portfolio. Come john our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.
Location:
On Site – Huntsville, AL
Clearance:
Top Secret
Responsibilities:
Develop, modify, implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard the IT Portfolio and maintain compliance with FBI and NIST guidelines for system and information security. This includes any new compliance mandates set by external entities, such as Executive Orders, DOJ policies, and FISMA requirements.
Actively monitor systems and respond in the event of a security incident through a documented and approved system security plan
Support the management of systems security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security software
Conduct monthly vulnerability scans, monthly Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) creation, implement patches, ensure controls are reviewed, adhered to, and modified as needed
Meet regularly with stakeholder teams to coordinate responses to the vulnerabilities and risks identified in the scans and POAMs
Support Government personnel obtain and/or maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) status requiring compliance with the requirements set by the Government’s OCIO. All activities and documentation will be managed in Risk Vision, Xacta, and/or a similar system prescribed by the Government’s OCIO
Act as a subject matter expert for all information and system security related matters, advising Government personnel of best practices/solutions and documenting all aspects of the security program.
Minimum Requirements:
High school, diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s degree.
8+ years of cybersecurity experience
Familiarity with Federal Law Enforcement Agile ATO process
Experience with RiskVision, Xacta and JCAM
About Xcelerate Solutions: Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the DC Metro top employers!
Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Responsibilities:
Develop, modify, implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines to safeguard the IT Portfolio and maintain compliance with customer and NIST guidelines for system and information security. This includes any new compliance mandates set by external entities, such as Executive Orders, DOJ policies, and FISMA requirements.
Actively monitor systems and respond in the event of a security incident through a documented and approved system security plan
Support the management of systems security infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security software
Conduct monthly vulnerability scans, monthly Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) creation, implement patches, ensure controls are reviewed, adhered to, and modified as needed
Meet regularly with stakeholder teams to coordinate responses to the vulnerabilities and risks identified in the scans and POAMs
Support Government personnel obtain and/or maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) status requiring compliance with the requirements set by the Government’s OCIO. All activities and documentation will be managed in Risk Vision, Xacta, and/or a similar system prescribed by the Government’s OCIO
Act as a subject matter expert for all information and system security related matters, advising Government personnel of best practices/solutions and documenting all aspects of the security program.
Minimum Requirements:
High school, diploma, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s degree.
8+ years of cybersecurity experience
Familiarity with Federal Law Enforcement Agile ATO process
Experience with RiskVision, Xacta and JCAM