Sr ISSO

Job Description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Sr ISSO to support the SEWS program in Colorado Springs. As the Sr ISSO, you will lead the information assurance and risk management efforts for the SEWS program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, deliver, and maintain comprehensive Authority to Operate (ATO) and RMF packages, ensuring successful lifecycle management of SEWS systems.
• Develop, maintain, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to track, mitigate, and remediate system vulnerabilities and non-compliant controls in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 (NIST SP 800-53r5).
• Lead the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program to ensure security controls are regularly assessed, documented, and maintained in accordance with the Information System Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) strategy.
• Support and coordinate internal and external security assessments, including the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment (CORA), Security Control Assessor-Representative (SCA-R) audits, and Program Protection reviews.
• Create, implement, and validate automated and manual Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Security Requirements Guide (SRG) compliance workflows.
• Analyze, triage, and ensure implementation compliance for Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Air Force Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNOs), Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and USCYBERCOM directives, ensuring proper tracking and mitigation reporting.
• Lead cybersecurity incident response efforts, including investigating, reporting, and documenting cyber events.
• Collaborate closely with the Cybersecurity Lead and Government stakeholders to implement robust mitigation activities and risk-reduction strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a cyber-related field.
• 10+ years of cybersecurity/information assurance experience.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III Certification (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)
• Understanding of RMF and ATO processes.
• Experience evaluating threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We offer a competitive health and wellness benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our competitive compensation package includes generous 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, and life insurance options, and time off with pay. Salary range: 145-155K