Senior Information System Security Officer with Security Clearance

Senior Information System Security Officer Our great client seeks an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) who can collaborate as a team partner with a dynamic full technology stack engineering team working on a large-scale Government Information software system in both operations and new development. The ISSO must possess technical, organizational and teamwork skills necessary to support the security of complex US Government Information Systems. LINUX proficiency is required. Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. CI Poly required after start. Location options: Northern Virginia (Chantilly or Herndon) ; Westminster, CO; Ypsilanti, MI Principal Responsibilities: Program Cyber Security Execution
Execute all aspects of the cybersecurity program for Government Information Systems at multiple classification levels including:
Work collaboratively with the technical team to manage and execute the program Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) process
Implement patching and STIG on the IS as needed on LINUX systems
Conduct vulnerability scan analysis and remediation plan creation and coordination
Work with team to write and successfully execute Risk Mitigation Framework (RMF) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address cyber security issues and liens
Work with the program ISSE, accreditors and other system stakeholders to accurately represent the program's cyber security posture to key Government decision makers
Work with the team tech leads to drive cyber security awareness and requirements into the program development process
Work with the project team to develop and document security controls implementations and create IS accreditation packages to include:
Security Concepts of Operations (CONOPS)
System Security Plans (SSPs)
Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Plans (BCDRPs)
Controls Family Policy and Procedures documents
Acquire detailed system and programmatic knowledge while executing the cyber security program to develop subject matter expertise in the following areas
The organizational structure of the program's cyber security practice
The documentation of the program's cyber security controls
The compliance requirements levied on the system by the Government enterprise
Experiences and Skills Required Experience in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cyber Security or a related discipline plus 4+ years of experience w/ degree (or 8+ years experience w/o degree)
Demonstrated strength with LINUX and STIG patching of systems
Experience using vulnerability scanners
Working knowledge of the Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and how they are applied to ISs
Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process as driven by ICD 503 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800 series
Good verbal, organization, and communication skills with the team, stakeholders and Government
Willingness to work in a SCIF 90+%
Security+ or comparable certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of starting)
Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship (open to obtain CI polygraph)
Additional Skills Desired: Advanced cyber security certifications such as Certified Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Global Information Assurance Certification, or similar
Demonstrated experience working in the cyber security program of a large, multi-tiered, multi-classification level system
Demonstrated experience pre-empting, identifying and mitigating security incidents
Familiarity with large scale virtualization environments and cloud computing systems
Demonstrated experience with XACTA 360
Familiarity with cyber security technology (SIEM tools, Firewalls, IDS, IPS, etc.)