Jr. Information Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Family :

• Cyber Engineering (CYE)
• Travel Required :

• Up to 10%
• Clearance Required :

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do:

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) serves as the primary liaison between the system owner and the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems and ensuring compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or STEM field

CURRENT Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification

THREE (3) or more years of experience in cybersecurity with minimum of TWO (2) years in ISSO/RMF roles

What Would Be Nice to Have:

Master’s Degree in in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570/8140)

Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools (XACTA, ServiceNow)

Extensive knowledge of cloud security (Azure & AWS)

Experience with security Tools (ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, etc.)

Project management experience

• The annual salary range for this position is $100,100.00-$150,400.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
• What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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