Job Description:

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team. Our ISSOs are responsible for ensuring the security posture of mission-critical systems by supporting compliance efforts, managing risk, and enforcing security policies. We're looking for individuals who excel at navigating complex cybersecurity environments, maintaining meticulous documentation, and fostering collaboration between technical teams and government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of security regulations, be adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills to drive information security initiatives forward.

Responsibilities:

Ensures system compliance with federal, DoD, and IC cybersecurity regulations and standards, including NIST, ICD 503, CNSS, and RMF.

Maintains and updates security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Continuous Monitoring Plans.

Coordinates and supports security assessments, audits, and inspections by internal and external stakeholders.

Conducts risk assessments and vulnerability analysis, providing recommendations for mitigating identified risks.

Facilitates and oversees system authorization activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Monitors and reports on system security posture, incident response, and remediation efforts.

Collaborates with Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs), system administrators, and program managers to integrate security requirements into system lifecycle.

Provides security awareness training to system users and enforces proper security practices.

Acts as a liaison between the organization and government customers, ensuring timely communication of security updates and issues.

Experience with some or all of the following:

Security frameworks and policies: NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, CNSS, DoD STIGs, FISMA, FedRAMP

Experience managing security documentation: SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Controls Assessment (SCA) artifacts, SARs, SCTM

Security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Splunk, HBSS, eMASS, Xacta

Knowledge of security technologies: Firewalls, SIEMs, VPNs, IDS/IPS, DLP, PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication

Operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix, macOS

Experience with Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud security controls

Familiarity with Vulnerability scanning, Security testing, Incident response processes

Collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow

Strong knowledge of system authorization process, audit support, and compliance reporting

Security certifications such as CISSP, CAP, Security+, CISM, CEH, AWS Security Specialty

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