Demo

Information Security Officer (ISSO)

Vamonos IT
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Location : Remote

Clearance Level (Required to Start) : BI (Background Investigation) complete

Description

Vamonos IT is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The ISSO will serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters, technical and otherwise, involving the security of an information system. They are responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the Security Plan (SP) and policies.

Certification Requirements :

ISSO candidates must have at leastone of the following security certifications Active :

  • CISSP : Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • ISSEP : Information Systems Security Engineer Professional
  • ISSAP : Information Systems Security Architect Professional
  • CEH : Certified Ethical Hacker
  • CNDA : Certified Network Defense Architect
  • GIAC : Global Information Assurance Certification
  • CRISC : Certified in Risk and Information Security Control

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with users, vendors, technicians, and managers to understand and assess computing and system needs and requirements.
  • Communicates the goals, policies, and procedures of the organization; develops plans to implement these needs.
  • Evaluates current technology use and needs and recommends software and hardware improvements.
  • Oversees backup, security, and user help systems.
  • Remains current on advances in technology.
  • Provides technical support to users.
  • Prepares and delivers operational or project progress reports.
  • Implements and oversees operational budget and expenditures.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Required Qualifications / Education

  • Strongly prefer a Bachelors degree and at least 7-12 years of progressive technical (hands-on) experience relate to Information Assurance C&A.
  • Experience working as an ISSO supporting federal government information systems (e.g. DHS IACS Xacta)
  • IT security certifications (e.g. CISSP, ISSEP, CEH, etc.)
  • Experience with ISO, NIST and US Government standards and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. FISMA, FIPS, HSPD)
  • System administration, cloud and engineering experience (e.g. UNIX, AWS, JAVA, Hadoop, etc.)
  • ITSM (ITIL-aligned) IT security management, engineering, and analysis experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications and / or Experience

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architecture
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Hadoop
  • Java
  • Microsoft's Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with focus on security
  • Oracle DB or SQL
  • Server DB
  • Red Hat Certified System Engineer (RHCS Engineer)
  • Web 2.0 technology
  • About Vamonos IT

    Our experienced team of technical Subject Matter Experts and Professional Project Managers deliver solutions to the toughest challenges in enterprise cloud computing and infrastructure management within the Homeland Security and Federal civilian landscape.

    Our Mission is to set the bar in service delivery excellence, providing professional services our customers cannot help but notice.

    Our core values of Exceptional Service, Accountability, Continual Improvement, and Opportunity for Growth drive our customers' success and include an inward focus on our team and interactions with each other.

    From our customer facing teams to internal operations, we want to conduct business in a way all employees can proudly and confidently represent Vamonos IT.

    Our benefits include :

    Paid Federal Holidays.

    Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options.

    401k with matching.

    Robust Paid Vacation Policy.

    Continuing Education Assistance.

    Short Term Disability.

    Veterans are encouraged to apply

    Vamonos IT, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

    remote work

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Information Security Officer (ISSO)?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Information Security Officer (ISSO) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,093 - $107,335
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,725 - $147,313
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,673 - $137,290
    Income Estimation: 
    $140,233 - $181,029
    Income Estimation: 
    $161,209 - $233,553
    Income Estimation: 
    $99,793 - $130,112
    Income Estimation: 
    $125,027 - $157,872
    Income Estimation: 
    $87,093 - $107,335
    Income Estimation: 
    $111,725 - $147,313
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,673 - $137,290
    Income Estimation: 
    $140,233 - $181,029
    Income Estimation: 
    $161,209 - $233,553
    Income Estimation: 
    $112,673 - $137,290
    Income Estimation: 
    $139,945 - $168,577
    Income Estimation: 
    $140,233 - $181,029
    Income Estimation: 
    $161,209 - $233,553
    Income Estimation: 
    $139,945 - $168,577
    Income Estimation: 
    $164,835 - $201,088
    Income Estimation: 
    $135,994 - $168,063
    Income Estimation: 
    $161,209 - $233,553
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Information Security Officer (ISSO) jobs in the Washington, DC area that may be a better fit.

    FISMA – Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

    stackArmor - Security Solutions Provider, Reston, VA

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!