Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Information System Security Officer (Cybersecurity): Managing the security posture of information systems by overseeing compliance, risk assessments, and vulnerability management within defined portfolios. Focus on ensuring adherence to federal security standards like NIST and FISMA through continuous monitoring, authorization and accreditation activities, and coordination between stakeholders and security teams.

Location: Must be based in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Company

hirify.global provides adaptive innovation and advanced technology solutions to support critical national security and civilian missions.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Cybersecurity Group, system owners, and information owners on all risk and security matters.
• Ensure systems adhere to security policies, including vulnerability scanning, configuration management, and patching.
• Manage system authorization and accreditation (A&A) activities, including preparing and maintaining necessary documentation.
• Perform continuous monitoring activities, review security logs, and remediate vulnerabilities in coordination with engineering teams.
• Conduct periodic security assessments, risk analyses, and track Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Monitor security posture and prepare regular Security Posture Reports for leadership.

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in Washington, D.C. and able to work onsite 3 days per week.
• Certification: Active CISSP or Security+ required.
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• 3-5 years of professional experience as an ISSO or ISSM.
• Strong knowledge of federal security requirements and frameworks such as NIST and FISMA.
• Experience with system authorization and accreditation processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health and welfare plans.
• Collaborative work environment guided by the company's 6H values (Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, Hustle).
• Commitment to professional development and mission-driven work.
• Supportive team culture focused on collective success and mutual respect.