Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed :

AnaVation is seeking a mid-level ISSO for our mission critical customer in Washington, DC. You will work as part of a highly talented team providing security compliance expertise on high priority projects.

Daily duties include, but are not limited to :

• Developing, maintaining, and assessing Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages resulting in an authority to operate (ATO) for IT systems.
• Creating and maintaining SSPs and supporting documentation in accordance with agency guidelines and directives. This includes writing implementation statements, creating supporting documentation (e.g., contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, Account Management Plans, etc.), and performing self-assessments, while working with system stakeholders.
• Develop, coordinate, test, and train personnel on Incident Response Plans and Contingency Plans.
• Ensuring that information systems are accredited, maintain their ATO, and are being continuously monitored.
• Performing risk assessments for government systems, to include cloud-based systems.
• Performing security control assessments to include collecting supporting artifacts / evidence and interviewing system owner / owner representatives.
• Having an in-depth knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Maintaining and tracking system POA&Ms.
• Conducting vulnerability management and analysis.
• Reviewing and analyzing government policy.
• Improving on processes and procedures and making recommendations to improve the security posture of the agency's IT systems and applications.

This position requires a Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain a CI Poly. This position is on-site in Washington DC with no remote option.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Benefits

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.