• Location: Huntsville, Alabama
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #81965
• Salary: $108,000

Join An Award-Winning Team!
Recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work in Greater Washington, D.C., our client offers an exceptional work environment with unparalleled benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about Information Security and looking to make a significant impact, this is the place for you!

Compensation Range: $97k-119k (DOE)
Position Title: Information System Security Officer with Active Top Secret/SCI Eligibility Clearance
Location: Huntsville, AL

Role Overview: The Information System Security Officer will serve as the principal advisor to the Information System Owner (SO), Business Process Owner, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) / Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on all matters involving the security of an information system. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of security controls, and directing and implementing the necessary controls and procedures to cost-effectively protect information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction. The successful candidate will provide guidance and direction for the physical protection of information systems assets to other functional units and provide reports to superiors regarding effectiveness of data security and make recommendations for the adoption of new procedures. The ideal candidate will assist with reviewing, developing, and navigating the system, team, and customer through the Authority to Operate (ATO) accreditation/certification documentation process and perform network self-inspections. The Information System Security Officer will create new and edit existing documentation that forms the Authority to Operate (ATO) package to include the System Security Plan and IS contingency plan and develop Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMS) from vulnerability data and enter into the system of record.

Requirements:
• Active Top Secret/SCI Eligibility Clearance
• At least six (6+) years of experience in cybersecurity or risk management
• Experience with application installation, configuration, and operational procedures in support of cybersecurity mandates
• Experience with supporting information assurance and cybersecurity development of security plans or packages supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of IT systems Authority to Operate (ATO), including the implementation and assessment of cybersecurity controls
• Experience in IT or cybersecurity
• Experience with network administration
• Must be able to discern the program policies and procedures, identify areas that need work and notify management of possible resolutions
• Ability to assess current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
• Bachelor’s degree in related field OR in lieu of degree, 4 additional years of experience

Benefits: Recognized as the #1 Best Place to Work in Greater Washington, D.C., we offer a range of exceptional perks and benefits:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation Days: 10-20 days based on tenure
• Company Holidays: 11 days
• Sick Leave: 10 days
• Continuous Education Annual Allowance: $5,000 for professional growth, training, certifications, conferences, courses, etc.
• Technology Allowance: Annual stipend for technical items/hardware
• Wellness Allowance: Annual stipend to promote health and wellness
• Happiness Allowance: Annual stipend to bring a little extra joy each year
• Tickets to Local Sporting and Entertainment Events: Monthly tickets to events in the D.C. area and Huntsville, AL
• Company Hosted Social Gatherings: Events throughout the year, including family-friendly gatherings
• Annual Merit-Based Bonuses and Pay Increases: Opportunities for referral bonuses and ad-hoc exceptional performance awards

Apply Now! If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in cybersecurity, we want to hear from you. Submit your application today and join the team in Huntsville, AL!