Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid-Level

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Position Description:

US CITIZENSHIP AND ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED
CGI Federal is seeking a Mid‑Level Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a large federal initiative. The Mid‑Level ISSO plays a critical role in implementing and assessing security controls, maintaining RMF documentation, supporting audits, and strengthening the security posture of enterprise systems across hybrid cloud and on‑premises environments. The ISSO will work closely with senior cybersecurity staff, engineers, auditors, and federal stakeholders to support ATO development, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security governance aligned with federal policies and standards.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Analyze, implement, and assess NIST 800‑53 security controls for on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid systems.
• Prepare and maintain RMF documentation packages including SSPs, CMPs, IRPs, ISCPs, and POA&Ms.
• Support internal and external audits, including evidence gathering and regulatory agency responses.
• Conduct information security maturity assessments and contribute to security roadmap development.
• Identify, categorize, and track risks; support remediation aligned with federal policy and NIST standards.
• Review and track vulnerability findings (ACAS, Nessus, STIG, SCAP) and collaborate with engineering teams on mitigation activities.
• Support continuous monitoring activities, change reviews, and compliance assessments.
• Help maintain security documentation repositories and contribute to governance improvements.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of cybersecurity or federal RMF experience.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
• Strong understanding of RMF, FISMA, and ATO processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain security documentation and communicate effectively across teams.

Preferred Certifications (Mid‑Level Appropriate)
Preferred:
• Security+ CE
• CAP
• CISSP (Associate acceptable)
• CC (ISC2)
Nice to Have:
• CISSP (Full)
• CASP+ CE
• CCSP
• CISA
• GCIH
• GCED
• Other DoD 8570/8140 certifications

Technical Familiarity
• ACAS / Nessus vulnerability scanning and reporting
• STIG Viewer and SCAP compliance tools
• RMF workflow tools such as eMASS
• Cloud fundamentals (AWS, Azure, or GovCloud environments)
• Basic scripting familiarity (PowerShell, Bash, Python preferred but not required)
• Version control or DevOps tools for document management (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps)
• Understanding of vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and security governance processes

Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required.

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Skills:

·  Information Security Mgmt

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