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HRUCKUS

Information System Security Representative

HRUCKUS, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Information System Security Representative Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Veteran Owned Firm Seeking an Information System Security Representative (ISSR) for an Onsite role in Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I am the owner of a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC focused on Technical/Cleared Recruiting for the DoD and IC.

HRUCKUS helps other Veteran-Owned businesses recruit for positions across the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other cutting-edge R&D related defense agencies.

We seek to fill an Information System Security Representative (ISSR) position in Washington, DC.

The ideal candidate is a DMV-based professional with an active TS/SCI clearance and CI-Poly eligibility, at least 10 years of experience in a computer science or cybersecurity-related field, and a minimum of 7 years serving as an ISSR or in a similar role within a cleared facility. They should also be proficient with security tools such as Tenable Nessus/Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP WebInspect, NMAP, or comparable applications, and hold key certifications such as CISSP, CASP, or GISP.

If you’re interested, I'd be glad to provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Executive Summary:

HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced ISSR for an onsite role in Washington, DC. The program provides support in the areas of Cybersecurity and Management to improve the Information Assurance (IA) posture of a federal customer. The contract’s support functions are: IA Management, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF) application, IA compliance measurements and metrics, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Defense support.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that ISs are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with the internal security policies and practices outlined in the approved Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) package

Manage the SAA process for new FBI ISs and legacy ISs migrating into the GRC application

Provide baseline security controls to the system owner, contingent upon the IS’s security categorization, type of information processed and entity type

Provide a recommendation to the Authorizing Official, in consultation with the system owner, regarding systems’ impact levels and ISs’ authorization boundary

Ensure that new entities are created in the GRC application with the security categorization of ISs

Initiate, coordinate, and recommend to the Authorizing Official (AO) all Interconnection Security Agreement (ISAs), Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and Memorandum of Agreement (MOAs) that permit the interconnection of an agency IS with any non-agency or joint-use IS

Perform an independent review of the System Security Plan (SSP) and make approval decisions

Request and negotiate the level of testing required for an IS with the Enterprise Information Security Section and the Authorizing Official (AO)

Schedule security control assessments in coordination with the system owner.

Coordinate IS security inspections, tests, and reviews with the Security and system owner. Submit the final SAA package to the Authorizing Official (AO) for a security ATO decision

Ensure that the Security ATO Electronic Communication (EC) is serialized into Sentinel under the applicable case file number

Advise the Authorizing Official (AO) of IS vulnerabilities and residual risks.

Ensure that all POA&M actions are completed and tested

Coordinate initiation of an event-driven re-authorization with the Authorizing Official (AO)

Ensure the removal and retirement of ISs being decommissioned, in coordination with the SO, ISSO, and ISSR

Required Qualifications

Current U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility

At least 7 years serving as an ISSR or related position at a cleared facility

Minimum of 10 years work experience in a computer science or Cybersecurity related field

Familiarity with the use and operation of security tools including Tenable Nessus and/or Security Center, IBM Guardium, HP Weblnspect, Network Mapper (NMAP), and/or similar applications

Hold at least one of the following certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or associate

Global Information Security Professional (GISP), or the CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) or other certifications exemplifying skill sets such as those described in DoD Instruction 8570.1 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III proficiency (CCISO, CCSP, CISM, GSLC, GCED, GCIH)

Preferred Education

A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline.

Details

Job Title:

Information System Security Representative (ISSR)

Location:

Washington, DC 20032

Clearance Requirement:

Active Top-Secret Clearance w/ SCI and a CI-Polygraph eligibility

Assignment Type:

Full-time, Onsite

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $150,000 per year with benefits:

Competitive salary for well qualified applicants

Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates

401(k) plan

Annual performance bonus

Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses

Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Up to four weeks of paid vacation

11 Federal Holidays, and 3 Floating Holidays

Team bonding events

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Government Administration and Government Relations Services

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