Information Systems Security Officer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Information Systems Security Officer (Cybersecurity): Establishes and enhances the security and compliance of Federal cloud environments, ensuring business continuity and managing Authorization to Operate (ATO) status. Focus on navigating the entire compliance lifecycle, continuous monitoring, and implementing stringent federal security requirements.

Location: Remote (USA). U.S. Citizenship and residency required.

Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity, offering an advanced AI-native platform to stop breaches for organizations across all industries.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain the Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) strategy, including scanning, assessment, and automated remediation.
• Manage the full Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle, coordinating external compliance and Third-Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) audits.
• Serve as the expert authority on cloud security architecture, providing guidance for federal workloads across various cloud configurations.
• Manage the Change Control Board (CCB) and Significant Change Request (SCR) process, ensuring security guidance and coordinating stakeholder reviews.
• Maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) and all security authorization packages, ensuring accuracy and alignment with federal templates.
• Lead incident response from initial detection through root cause analysis and coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery exercises.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or IT.
• Must hold a DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II Baseline Certification (CGRC, CASP+, CISM, CISSP/Associate, or CCISO).
• U.S. Citizenship and residency required for work on sensitive government systems.
• Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, and FISMA, with significant hands-on experience implementing controls in cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud).
• Proven success managing 3PAO audits and maintaining a sophisticated Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program in federal settings.
• Advanced technical familiarity with modern cloud infrastructure and security tools (e.g., SIEM, Endpoint Security, CI/CD, vulnerability management).

Nice to have

• Extensive security experience in classified/air-gapped environments (e.g., C2S, Azure Government Secret).
• Current professional-level AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect, Security Specialist).
• Active Secret or higher U.S. Government clearance eligibility.
• Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, C, or C++ for developing security automation.
• Proven liaison experience with government customers regarding their security requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation, holidays, and paid parental/adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and equal opportunity.

Hiring process

• Requires periodic background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
• hirify.global participates in the E-Verify program.