Information Systems Security Officer - ISSO

Be Challenged and Make a Difference 
In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture. 
Description of Task to be Performed: AnaVation is seeking a Information Systems Security Officer to join our team and support our mission critical customer in Reston, VA. As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), your role will include managing all aspects of an organization's information security system. Conduct risk analyses from vulnerability, compliance scans, pen testing results, or other audit activity; Writes including but not limited to Plan of Action and Milestones, System Security Plans, Security Control Traceability Matrices, Configuration Management Plans, Contingency Plans and Test Results, Business Impact Analyses, and Security Impact Analyses. 
No Remote nor hybrid options for this role

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly


• Education & Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 8+ years of experience related to specific functional area. (May substitute Master’s degree in lieu of 2 years of experience).


• Certifications:
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II
• Currently hold or able to obtain CSSP certification (such as Cloud+ or equivalent)​


• Experience and knowledge on:
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation, oversight, continuous monitoring, and maintenance of the security configuration, practices, and procedures for each IS in supporting compliant ATO status
• Provide liaison support between the system owner and other IS security personnel
• Ensure that selected security controls are implemented and operating as intended during all phases of the IS lifecycle
• Ensure that system security documentation is developed, maintained, reviewed, and updated on a continuous basis
• Conduct required IS vulnerability scans according to risk assessment parameters.
• Develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) in response to reported security vulnerabilities
• Manage the risks to ISs and other assets by coordinating appropriate correction or mitigation actions, and oversee and track the timely completion of (POAMs)
• Coordinate system owner concurrence for correction or mitigation actions
• Review, update and monitor security controls for ISs to maintain systems Authorized To Operate (ATO)
• Provide clear and concise decisions supporting IA Control Implementation applicability, inheritance, and requirements.
• Upload all security control evidence to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) application to support security control implementation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications: Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP, CySA+, SSCP, CCSP, or equivalent certification
• CSSP certifications: CEH, CFR, CySA+, Cloud+, CCNA Security, GICSP
• AWS, Cloud certifications

Benefits ·        Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents ·        100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents ·        100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance ·        100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents ·        401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting ·        Competitive Pay ·        Generous paid leave and holiday package ·        Tuition and training reimbursement ·        Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.  
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!