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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Summary

ISSO role ensuring DOJ/NIST compliance for a federal system by managing security controls, assessments, and documentation for the USMS P30 system.

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate need for an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide IT professional support for Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Security Control Assessment (SCA) activities, working with United States Marshals Service (USMS) system owners and other operations and maintenance (O&M) staff to ensure compliance with DOJ security requirements and standards for the USMS P30 system.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ...

The ISSO support will include developing and maintaining an IT System Security Compliance Schedule covering 12-month intervals that capture POA&M Action Items, required ITSS reports/updates, Change Control Board Meetings, Scheduled Vulnerability Scans, and Updates to System IT Security Documentation. Support includes the following:

  • Advise the systems owner on the security posture of their systems.
  • Perform assessment and authorization (A&A) activities on classified and unclassified networks in accordance with the DOJ/NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Develop and update artifacts for all control families (Security Categorization, SSP, Contingency Planning, Incident Response, Configuration Management, etc.).
  • Perform compliance assessment reviews, tracking, and continuous monitoring of multiple networks, systems, and applications.
  • Advise stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of the A&A process to include the development of Systems Security Plans (SSP).
  • Perform System Categorization in accordance with FIPS-199 and CNSS 1253.
  • Perform security control assessments in accordance with NIST 800-53A.
  • Develop/edit/review Security Assessment Plans using CSAM.
  • Perform risk analysis and prepare reports on networks, facilities and systems.
  • Review, create and validate Security Assessment Reports.
  • Develop and maintain the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) statements, and support remediation activities through their lifecycle.
  • Support Incident Response and Contingency activities.
  • Perform security impact analysis on all configuration change requests.
  • Review information in support of DOJ OCIO review for FISMA inventory

Requirements

  • Secret clearance is required
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or significant equivalent experience)
  • Minimum 8 years of experience
  • Must possess certification(s) in CISSP, CISA, or CISM
  • Must be able to function resourcefully and independently and work with a diverse team of IA/cybersecurity practitioners
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills required
  • Experience working within DOJ Offices, Boards, and Divisions (OBDs), with an understanding of unique organizational security policies and security controls implementations within specific IT environments is desired.

Salary Range: $120,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.

What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Please list your full legal first and last name (e.g., John L. Smith II), Please provide your preferred first name, Phone, By providing a phone number and submitting this form you consent to receive SMS text messages from Credence LLC in accordance with our SMS Privacy Policy (https://credence-llc.com/careers/sms-privacy/) Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Reply No, to STOP and opt out., Address, Photo, Education, Experience, List any work related certifications or licenses you currently possess, Please comment on how your prior education and experiences qualify you for the type of employment you are seeking., Summary, Resume, Please indicate which active clearances you have, If you have a security clearance not listed, please fill in., Cover letter, Type of work desired, What is your annual salary expectation? (Ranges are welcomed- non-answers may delay your consideration), What date are you available to join Credence as a new hire?, Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or Fully Naturalized U.S. Citizen?
, Do you currently or will you in the future, require an immigration sponsorship and/or a host for a work visa authorization (e.g., F1 or H-1B)?  (if hired, verification will be required consistent with federal law.)
, Are you at least 18 years old?  (if no, you may be required to provide authorization to work)
, How did you hear about us? Was it a job board or an employee? Do tell...., Have you ever worked for Credence before?
If yes, what year and in what role?, Credence honors our Service Members and wonder if you are a Veteran or have Veteran status?, Credence honors our Service Members and their spouses, have you ever been a Military Spouse?, Do you have any relatives employed by this organization?, I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. 

I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must receive a negative result for illegal drug use before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment medical examination after receiving a conditional offer of employment, and must meet the qualifications for the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, before being permitted to commence work with Company. I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background and other matters related to my suitability for employment. Initial to agree., I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize Company and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked "May we contact your present employer" on this application as "No") for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. Initials to agree, I understand employment with Company is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. 

If employed, I understand that as a condition of employment that I may be required to agree to and sign a non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements. I also agree to notify the organization during the pre-employment process of any non-solicitation, non-disclosure, and/or other similar agreements that I may have already signed with current and former employers. 

I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at-will, with or without cause, by either party (Company or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. 

I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of Company, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of Company has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by an authorized representative. 

I understand that the technical processing and transmission of the application, including my personal information, may involve (a) transmissions over various networks, including the transfer of this information to the United States and/or other countries for storage, processing and use by Company, its affiliates, and their agents; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks and devices. Accordingly, I agree to permit such parties to make such transmissions and changes, and hereby provide the necessary consent for the same. Initial to agree., Do you currently meet the worksite location requirements for being On-site or Hybrid as defined in the job description?, If “No”, are you willing to relocate to meet this requirement? Please note that candidates who are unable to work onsite or relocate will not meet the position requirements.

  • Do you have an active Secret security clearance? yes / no
  • Are you open to working on our client's site in Arlington, VA daily? yes / no
  • Do you have at least eight (8) years of hands-on experience performing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties, including Assessment & Authorization (A&A)/Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for federal information systems? yes / no
  • Have you independently developed and maintained core RMF authorization artifacts—including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)—and participated in the authorization of federal information systems under the NIST RMF? yes / no
  • Do you currently hold an active CISSP, CISA, or CISM certification? yes / no

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