Information Systems Security Officer - Senior (ISSO) BDVA 1667 (Cybersecurity)

Location: Reston, VA, US

Salary: $126,000–$190,000 annually

Company

hirify.global designs, develops, and deploys cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions for federal and defense customers.

What you will do

• Navigate systems through the six-step Risk Management Framework lifecycle in accordance with FISMA.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly continuous monitoring, including audit log reviews and account management audits.
• Coordinate security hardening using DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks and track vulnerability remediation.
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans, Plans of Action & Milestones, and other security documentation.
• Gather compliance artifacts and evidence for internal and external audits and maintain records in GRC systems such as eMASS, Xacta, CSAM, or Archer.
• Report security incidents and unauthorized activities to the ISSM and incident response teams.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of professional experience in information assurance, cybersecurity compliance, or systems administration.
• US citizenship and Secret clearance are required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree is preferred, and equivalent experience may substitute for the education requirement.
• Deep understanding of the RMF process under NIST 800-37 and NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Familiarity with agency-specific control overlays and policies, including CNSSI 1253, DHS 4300A, or DoD SRGs.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and auditing tools such as Tenable, Nessus, ACAS, Qualys, or Splunk.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for tracking complex security issues.
• Hands-on experience with Agile delivery models such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe and a DevSecOps framework.

Nice to have

• Experience working alongside DevSecOps and IT operations teams.
• Familiarity with zero-trust network principles.
• DoD 8140/8570 IAM/IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CAP/CGRC, or CySA+.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular, full-time employment supporting federal and defense systems.
• Work is performed in a highly regulated environment involving government compliance and security requirements.
• Equal opportunity employment is provided without regard to protected characteristics.