Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

VSolvit is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the mission of the Enterprise Cybersecurity Group (ECG) at Federal Student Aid in evaluating the cybersecurity risk for information systems by providing the expertise, technical knowledge, staff support, and other related resources necessary to meet the required security and privacy requirements and provide a technical solution for the following support areas: ISSO Support, ATO Support Services, Data Center Security Support, Cybersecurity Management Support, and Cybersecurity Communication Support.

As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting security control assessments based on NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4, NIST SP 800-53A Rev. 4, and NIST 800-37 Rev.1
• Support the CISO’s office with tracking all internal ATOs in progress and reviewing the cybersecurity programs of Guarantor Agency and Third-Party services to help guide them through the RMF processes
• Assist with development of Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) Reports
• Track/report on system integration statuses, identify task and budget burn rates, and focus on the earned value reporting of ongoing projects against proposed schedules and budgets
• Establish a definitive list of all systems, networks, applications, vendors, etc. that require authorization analysis
• Provide support to document and monitor DoED and FSA cybersecurity programs and ensure compliance with FISMA, federal, and agency policies
• Maintain awareness of the status and expiration of the current ATOs and initiate action early to ensure the Security Authorization process is completed before the system becomes operational or the current ATO expires
• Coordinate closely with the ISSOs before and during the Security Authorization process to ensure they are aware of requirements, processes, and expectations, and ensure the implementation, continuous monitoring, and testing of security and IA requirements throughout the system lifecycle
• Engage with FSA CISO (and designees) to develop an automated method/toolset of collecting data relevant to complete annual organization and strategic budgets
• Track approved and ongoing projects, monitoring for schedule and task compliance, risk realization/avoidance, and critical-path recognition

Basic Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in the Information Technology field.
• BA/BS degree. Equivalent experience considered in lieu of the degree
• Cyber Security Certification (i.e. Security+). *Required to obtain within 90 days of starting
• US Citizenship Required
• Public Trust Clearance Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and solve problems
• Ability to identify and prioritize tasks based on the impact(s) to the environment and team

C ompany Summary

Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable health benefits program that best meets the needs of its employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, long and short-term disability and other insurance products, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, 401K Retirement Plan options, Tuition Reimbursement, and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work that we do as a team.

VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

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