About the Organization
Now is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. Redhorse specializes in developing and implementing creative strategies and solutions with private, state, and federal customers in the areas of cultural and environmental resources services, climate and energy change, information technology, and intelligence services. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
About the Role
Redhorse is seeking a highly skilled Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to provide critical cybersecurity support to the 704th MI BDE at Fort Meade, MD. This crucial role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information systems by implementing and maintaining robust security controls. The successful candidate will play a vital part in safeguarding national security, working alongside a team of cybersecurity professionals to protect critical military assets.
This is a chance to make a significant contribution to a vital mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform the duties of an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) as defined in AR 25-2, DA 25-2-14, and the NIST SP 800-53 security controls when the organizationally-defined personnel includes the ISSO.
- Actively manage the organization’s eMASS records, including:
- Validating security controls and associated artifacts.
- Assessing security scan results and STIGs as required.
- Performing POA&M updates, tracking, and resolution.
- Lead continuous monitoring activities of the organization.
- Collaborate with the O-ISSM on all assessment and authorization activities to ensure information systems maintain an Authority to Operate (ATO) on all applicable DoD/IC networks.
- Maintain up-to-date status on all assigned systems and communicate status to Government leads.
- Maintain complete records of communications, submit written status reports as required, perform peer-review as directed, and attend weekly meetings.
- Coordinate with the Security Control Assessor (SCA) to perform analysis of the overall risk level the system poses to enterprise networks and mission data.
- Provide guidance in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs); and other similar documentation.
Required Experience/Clearance
- Master's degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 10 years’ experience
- as a cybersecurity professional OR a Bachelor’s degree in an area of Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics with at least 12 years’ experience as a cybersecurity professional.
- Active TS security clearance and eligible for SCI with a CI Poly and NATO read-on prior to starting work.
- Meet the DoD requirements for a privileged user on a TS/SCI information system prior to starting work – DoD 8140 / 8570.01-m requirements.
- 3+ years’ experience validating system security controls.
- 3+ years’ experience with vulnerability management.
- 3+ years’ experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA Security Requirements Guide (SRG), and vendor-specific security guides.
- 1+ years’ experience with RMF and eMASS.
- 1+ years’ experience with POA&M tracking and resolution.
- 1+ years’ experience performing continuous monitoring of system security controls.
Desired Experience
- Experience working on large Department of Defense contracts.
- Experience leading a team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Familiarity with DataBricks, GitLab, or Jira.
- Advanced certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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