Information System Security Officer (ISSO) chez Avint, LLC

Avint, LLC is seeking a dedicated and motivated Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with systems administration, software development, and/or systems engineering experience to join our team. This individual will collaborate with other engineers to ensure security policies and settings are in place, build standardized security documentation, and generate evidence of compliance.

Core Responsibilities

· Achieve ATOs for software across multiple government customers with minimal oversight

· Partner with engineers to analyze software, interpret security requirements, and plan effective control implementations

· Provide outstanding customer service, policy expertise, and high-quality documentation

· Serve as the primary in-person point of contact for one or more U.S. Government customers on cybersecurity and compliance requirements and questions

· Independently interpret the findings of vulnerability scanning utilities such as ACAS (Tenable Nessus) and SCAP (STIG benchmark) and manage a Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) for remediation of findings

Requirements

· Active U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

· Active DoD 8140 or 8570 IAT II certification (e.g. Security+)

· Experience working in on-premises environments using security tools such as ACAS, SIEMs, and STIG related software

· Minimum 2 years’ experience directly supporting a customer’s ATO/RMF process

· Be at customer site 5 days per week

· Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time if needed

Desired Qualities

· Proficiency in interpreting and communicating government policy to a diverse audience

· Ability to multitask under pressure, using time management and organizational skills

· Specific experience working in both traditional on premises environments and cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)

· Experience accrediting IT systems against U.S. Government standards including NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, and the DISA STIGs, using frameworks like DOD RMF, ICD 503, or DIACAP

· Initiative in proactively identifying problems before they arise and creativity in proposing solutions

· Familiarity with cross-domain solution (CDS) technologies

Benefits

Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits. From competitive salaries, full health, and generous Open Time off and Federal Holidays. Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development! Salary range $110,000-115,000.

Avint is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.