Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Secret Clearance)
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UltraViolet Cyber is hiring a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Secret Clearance). UltraViolet Cyber seeks a Senior Information Systems Security Officer to lead cybersecurity and compliance for IT and classified networks, driving the Risk Management Framework process, managing system authorizations, conducting vulnerability assessments, and overseeing continuous monitoring to ensure secure operations and regulatory compliance.
Key focus areas include Lead development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans and authorization packages, Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations, and manage Plan of Action and Milestones for remediation, and Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior.
Successful candidates bring Secret DoD Clearance, US Citizenship, and Bachelor's In Computer Science. Important skills include Risk Management Framework, System Authorization, Vulnerability Assessments, Continuous Monitoring, System Security Plans, and Authorization Packages.
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UltraViolet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the UltraViolet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.
By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, UltraViolet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. UltraViolet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.
UltraViolet Cyber is seeking to hire a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead the cybersecurity and compliance efforts for organizational IT and classified networks. They drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, manage system authorizations (ATO), conduct vulnerability assessments, and oversee continuous monitoring activities to ensure secure operations and regulatory compliance.
Clearance: An active Secret DoD clearance is required for this role
What You'll Do:
- System Authorization: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and authorization packages.
- Risk & Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for remediation.
- Continuous Monitoring: Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior or potential threats.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure systems adhere to strict federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FISMA).
- Incident Response & Configuration: Coordinate incident response, evaluate security impacts of system changes, and enforce access controls.
- Leadership & Advising: Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to system owners and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), while mentoring junior ISSO staff.
What You've Done:
- US Citizenship is required
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related cybersecurity field. (Or 6 years of experience equivalency)
- Experience: 15+ years of professional information security or information assurance experience.
- Frameworks: Extensive working knowledge of the RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
- Certifications: Industry-standard credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
- Background Investigation: This role requires a federal background investigation. A current or prior DHS suitability is highly preferred.
- Clearance: An active Secret DoD clearance is required for this role.
What We Offer:
- 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
- Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
- Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
- 11 Paid Holidays Annually
UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.
We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this position. We know your time is valuable.
UltraViolet Cyber welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
If you want to make an impact, UltraViolet Cyber is the place for you!
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