Information System Security Officer

Summary

Join Dark Wolf Solutions as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a collaborative team in developing, managing, and maintaining information system security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. This role involves supporting the seven-step RMF process, navigating ATO, cATO, and deployment processes, and maintaining high security and compliance standards. The position is based in San Antonio, TX, with hybrid/remote opportunities. Responsibilities include creating and managing A&A packages, supporting data entry into security systems, driving cybersecurity activities throughout the system lifecycle, briefing stakeholders, and managing the Continuous Monitoring Plan. A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant Cyber experience
• Cloud Platform experience with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP
• Experience as an RMF Engineer, ISSO, and/or information assurance engineer
• Hands-on eMASS or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities
• Experience with NIST 800-53 rev5 and CNSSI 1253
• Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include, DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook
• Experience evaluating information security compliance against STIGs
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption
• Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients
• A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
• US Citizenship and have a TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Creating, managing, and maintaining A&A packages to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts
• Supporting the entry and maintenance of data into information system security systems of record, such as eMASS or Xacta
• Driving cybersecurity activities through all aspects of the systems’ life cycle from planning, development, and deployment while ensuring proper hardening and security analysis is enforced to protect the CIA of the environment
• Familiar with briefing SCAs/AOs to provide weekly updates on the Cyber posture of the information system
• Manage and implement the Continuous Monitoring Plan, consisting of periodical reviews of controls, audits, ACAS vulnerability scans, and penetration test reports
• POA&M development to compile and track system vulnerabilities, mitigation efforts, remediation and closures; ability to provide fix actions and compensating controls. Performs POA&M maintenance to include reviews and stakeholder briefings, as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable with the Air Force A&A process and requirements
• Knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk/Elastic
• Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook
• Experience with DoD Fast Track ATO Handbook & Air Force Continuous ATO Playbook methodologies

Benefits

The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $160,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset