Agile Defense

Senior ISSO

Washington, D.C · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$37k-$800kDetected 5 days ago

CybersecuritySIEMIncident ResponseFirewallCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCISSPCompTIA

About the role

Requisition #: Job Title: Senior ISSO Location: Onsite, Washington, DC Clearance: US Citizen with Public Trust.
Description The Senior ISSO plays a critical role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information and systems within government agencies.
This position involves designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions to safeguard digital assets and mitigate cyber threats.

Provide support for the development of policies, standards, instructions, procedures, strategies, and communications relative to the customer's mission.
Design and deploy comprehensive security measures to protect information systems, networks, and applications.
Develop and implement security architectures, policies, standards, and procedures that align with federal regulations and guidelines.
Collaborate with relevant teams to prioritize and address identified vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together.
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

US Citizen with Public Trust.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field plus 10 years related experience.
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC certifications.
Proven experience in information security engineering, preferably in a Federal Government Agency or regulated environment.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (NIST, FISMA, etc.).
Knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, encryption, and authentication protocols.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in high-pressure situations.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Analyze security logs, reports, and data to identify patterns and trends indicative of unauthorized activities.

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions.

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