Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Evolver Federal is looking for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in support of our federal health IT customer.

The Information System Security Officer (ISSO) supports all Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including the process managing security and privacy risk, including information system categorization; control selection, implementation, and assessment; system and common control authorizations; and continuous monitoring. This person also supports the security activities associated with evaluating, implementing, managing security practices and continued operations of new and existing technologies across the HIOS Program. The ISSO will work closely with IT teams, developers, and CMS stakeholders to maintain a secure, compliant, and operational CMS that effectively protects organizational data.

Responsibilities:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) Activities: Support all activities as outlined in the NIST SP 800-37, Risk Management Framework for Information Systems and Organizations. This includes the process for managing security and privacy risk that includes information security categorization; control selection, implementation, and assessment; system and common control authorizations; and continuous monitoring.
• Security Authorization Documentation: Initial development and, at least, annual reviews/updates of the FIPS 199, e-Authentication, Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA)/Privacy Impact Analysis (PIA), Security Plan (SP), Contingency Plan (CP), and Contingency Plan Test (CPT), Interconnection Security Agreement (ISAs) and Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/Us) and any other FISMA related security documentation.
• Security Control Assessment Response: Support all assessment activities by responding to interview questions as well as working with the system teams to gather appropriate evidence as directed by the CMS Security Team.
• Change Management: Review all change requests for potential impact to the system security posture.
• Continuous Monitoring: Conduct audit log and account management reviews, and update the Control Allocation Table and Trigger Accountability Log.
• Configuration/Patch/Vulnerability Management: Review scan results for the system assets, identify the respective remediation's for misconfigurations and weaknesses, and work with the system team to ensure timely implementation of fix.
• Incident Response: Work with the CMS Security Team and system teams to investigate and analyze any incidents affecting assigned system(s).
• Have the ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments
• Evaluate performance results and recommend major changes affecting short-term project growth and success
• Function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments
• Work on high priority ad-hoc request such as data calls, Senior Management Initiatives (CIO, CISO, etc.), CMS mandates, etc

Basic Qualifications:

• 3 years of specialized experience in one of the following positions: Information Systems Security Officer, Information Systems Security Engineer, Information Systems Security Auditor, or Information Systems Security Manager
• 3 years of experience with analyzing, assessing and implementing corrective actions based on vulnerability management tools
• 3 years of experience with leading projects, technical writing, administrative tasks, and conducting briefings
• 3 years of experience working with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FISMA, CMS policies
• Must have and maintain at least one (1) active certification such as CASP, GSEC, GSLC, CISSP, CEH, CISM, and CISA, or other comparable certification which must be approved in advance by our customer. Proof of certification is required.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required, and all applicants shall have lived in the United States for at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check that includes a client-specific Public Trust background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a deep understanding of Security Regulations, such as the NIST Publications and OMB Security related documents
• Prepare documentation and materials to support the operations of FedRAMP compliance requirements throughout the organization
• Develop briefings and presentations for Government PM and Executive Management
• Ability to adapt to an agile environment and provide quality, professional deliverables in a short timeframe with little to no guidance from the Government
• Support all Security Authorization Processes, Security Control Assessments and Ongoing Authorization activities as required
• Ensure systems are properly patched and hardened according to CMS requirements
• Assist with issues and concerns related to their assigned systems
• Conduct research and analysis on abnormalities and provide recommendations
• Conduct Risk Analysis on vendors, cloud service providers, etc. as necessary to identify flaws, threats and risks in emerging IT projects at CMS, and develop technical in-depth engineering solutions to address and mitigate these risks
• Provide technical security solutions and control implementation recommendations to the Agile Development teams based on industry best practice and Federal requirements
• Provide, prepare, and conduct security training, as needed
• Apply and analyze privacy laws, administrative laws, regulations and policies surrounding the Privacy Act of 1974, the E-Government Act of 2002, or the Homeland Security Act of 2002
• Serving as a subject matter expert on controls standards such as NIST 800-53, 800-37, 800-66, and 800-171 as well as other privacy regulations
• Work on the automation, monitoring and auditing of privacy controls for each USCIS system
• Support security and privacy requirements for internal and external system connections
• Support proposed collection, sharing, and maintenance of PII through privacy compliance documentation
• Perform comprehensive document reviews (DR) on all risk management and security operations documentation, in alignment with CMS and FISMA requirements
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure that the finished documentation meets CMS and FISMA requirements
• Revise, edit, or update security authorization documentation and presentations
• Create, adapt, and follow project schedules and deadlines
• Develop a thorough understanding of the audience and the documentation required by meeting with colleagues, and working with managers to discuss technical problems
• Research and build knowledge about products, services, technology, or concepts
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension, and write and edit technical information accordingly
• Prepare or commission graphics and illustrations to elaborate on or complement technical writing
• Meet with SMEs in order to ensure that specialized topics are appropriately addressed and discussed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Government
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills to perform extensive data mining, correlation, and reporting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; technical and business focused, with the ability to document and describe security process information collected

Evolver Federal is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver Federal not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver Federal offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.