Seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in support of multiple systems within a large federal government agency. Candidate will work closely with a supportive and talented team of ISSOs supporting multiple agency systems. + Perform all tasks related to perform a system Certification and Accreditation and assuring the system is compliant with all required security controls as defined by agency policies. + Review system configurations to ensure they are in accordance with agency hardening guidelines. + Review all proposed change requests related to system design / configuration and perform security impact analysis. + Perform Ongoing Authorization tasks including system security plan updates, weakness remediation, and audit log reviews. + Review system vulnerability scan reports monthly and track and address weaknesses in POA&Ms as needed. + Create Authority to Test, Privacy Threshold Analysis, and Waivers. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience; Advanced Degree preferred. + 10+ years of experience in systems security. + 5+ years of experience in IT with a background in technology and a strong history of secure technical implementations. + 5+ years of experience working with security compliance and associated industry/government standards. + 5+ years specific experience with NIST 800-53 policies. + Ability to maintain a government clearance or investigation. **Other Job Specific Skills** + Excellent communication skills with the ability to state messages in a clear and concise manner over any form of communication. + Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and re-prioritize work in a fast-paced environment. + Experience in engineering IT systems (RedHat, Windows, Unix/Linux) as well as working knowledge of current technologies. + Ability to learn an application environment in order to update or create supported security documentation. **Compensation Ranges** Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees. **EEO Requirements** It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment. Physical Requirements The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions. **Disclaimer** The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. $103,400 - $191,000 EEO Requirements It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies. All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.