Information Systems Security Officer

Job overview

The Information Systems Security Officer role is onsite in Reston, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports information assurance and security requirements for the organization and its U.S. government client. The officer assesses threats, vulnerabilities, and risk across IT systems, then recommends mitigations and supports assessment and authorization. The work helps ensure systems and enterprise architecture meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.

What you'll do

• Assess threats and vulnerabilities and determine deviations from acceptable configurations or policy
• evaluate risk and recommend mitigation
• implement security controls and document compliance using NIST RMF and ISO standards
• support system documentation, validation, and accreditation
• develop security blueprints, principles, models, designs, standards, and guidelines
• use network and vulnerability scanning tools and GRC tools for A&A processes
• advise stakeholders on the U.S. government client A&A process
• coordinate schedules, action plans, and executive briefings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information systems security officer

information assurance

risk assessment

nist rmf

iso standards

grc

assessment and authorization

reston va

planit group

u.s. government client

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least eight years of relevant experience and an applicable college or university degree; candidates must pass the client clearance process and be a U.S. citizen or permanent-status Green Card holder.

About the employer

PlanIT Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.