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CGI Federal is hiring a Mid-Level Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for FIPS 199 moderate to high impact Cloud systems (IaaS, PaaS or SaaS) to work with a skilled and motivated team of professionals on a high-visibility Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cyber security program. You will support a dynamic, fast-paced project focused on improving the cyber security posture of civilian government agencies through the implementation and enhancement of a cybersecurity platform, providing integration services, and developing, securing and maintaining cybersecurity dashboards. You will work closely with a variety of agency stakeholders, supporting their mission, priorities, organization and unique challenges. You will also support the development of additional cyber security offerings focused on next generation security solutions and technologies.
The successful candidate for this position is a motivated individual, a self-starter who works effectively in a dynamic environment. This is a great opportunity with room to grow both on the program and within CGI Federal!
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to be in our Fairfax, VA office two days per week.
• Specific duties include the operation of a continuous monitoring program, developing, updating, and maintaining system security documentation, and implementing security policies and procedures to support continuous monitoring.
• Participate in the SDLC to integrate NIST 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities into appropriate phases
• Integrate security within configuration management (CM) and different system development life cycle (SDLC) processes (waterfall, agile, dev\sec\ops)
• Support the NIST 800-37 RMF and associated processes as well as ITIL guidelines for achieving and maintaining systems’ authority to operate (ATO)
• Implement policy and processes into continuous monitoring to maintain the system ATO
• Conduct vulnerability scans, update and manage plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Coordinate security remediation activities, schedules and milestones with stakeholders, establish risk and mitigation strategies, and communicate status
• Update and maintain systems security documentation
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments on changes to the system architecture
• Participate in change control boards (CCB) and provide analysis and recommendations based on the change affecting the security posture of the system
• Participate in the reauthorization effort of a major application to include the conversion of controls from Rev4 to Rev5
• Serve as the primary liaison between CISA and the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) on all security related maters.
• Work with minimal supervision, lead teams, accept greater responsibility for completion of assignments
• Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required as well as successful passing of CGI background check prior to beginning work. In addition, candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DHS CISA EOD/Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 10+ years of experience working on cybersecurity teams for enterprise cybersecurity shared services programs or Cloud programs
• Continuous monitoring experience with moderate and high impact systems
• Experience with Federal Risk and Authorization Management (FedRAMP) Cloud related projects
• Working knowledge of the following National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications 800 series (listed in priority): 800-37 (Risk Management Framework), 800-53 (Security & Privacy Controls), 800-18 (System Security Plans), 800-30 (Risk Assessment), 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring), Federal Processing Standards (FIPS), especially 199 (Security Categorization).
• If no experience with NIST, then working knowledge of Dept of Defense (DoD) Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process (DITSCAP) or the new DoD information assurance policy 8500.1 and the risk management framework
• If no experience with NIST and DITSCAP, then working knowledge of NSA Information Assurance Process
• Experience with vulnerability management and security auditing tools, such as Tenable or similar tools
• Update and maintenance of plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Demonstrate understanding of IT security principles, concepts, policy, and regulations
• Demonstrate ability to effectively document security controls
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Technical/development background
• Experience with the Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) Application
• Experience with Dev\Sec\Ops as an ISSO or security tester
• CISSP, CGRC (previously CAP), CCSP, CRISC, CISM, CEH, or other relevant certifications
• Experience with CISA’s Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $76,300.00 - $185,800.00.
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