Cyber Analyst - ISSO

Opportunity

PeopleTec is currently seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support our Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City, NC (Onsite Support). 

As a USCG Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) at PeopleTec, Inc, you will play a crucial role in supporting our USCG customers in Elizabeth City, NC. Your responsibilities will focus on ensuring the security and compliance of information systems within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This is a hybrid position but must be willing to go on site for critical meetings and work to be performed at the classified level. Generally 2 days a week at USCG site.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Experience:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF): You will execute the RMF process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) security authorizations for USCG mission systems.
• Continued Security Compliance: Through the execution of prescribed and ad hoc ISCM tasks, you will deliver cybersecurity compliance throughout the engineering lifecycle for the systems under our purview.
• Security Assessments and Audits: Conduct security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions.
• Incident Response: Monitor security events and incidents, investigate suspicious activity, and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Security Awareness and Training: Manage security awareness and training programs for DHS personnel.
• Collaboration: Work closely with IT engineering teams and program stakeholders to integrate security controls into system development and implementation processes.
• Program Relevance: Keep abreast of evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices and work with program stakeholders to enhance and maintain program relevancy and improve efficiency.
• Documentation: Document security policies, procedures, and activities.
• 7+ years of direct experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) within the DoD/Federal Government.
• Working knowledge of the DoD eMASS GRC tool and workflows
• Demonstrated understanding of information security principles and best practices, including network security, system security, encryption, and incident response.
• Proficiency in various security assessment methodologies, standards, and tools, including DoD RMF System Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), Vulnerability Management and Continuous Monitoring, and FISMA Compliance, and STIG Hardening
• Experience with relevant security frameworks and standards, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, FISMA, RMF, FedRAMP, and DoD control overlays
• Documented in experience in the assessment of Platform IT and OT systems and environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Travel: 10 %
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• One or more of the following certifications: CISM, CISSP, GSLC
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Cyber Security or other Information Technology field of study

Desired Skills:

• Previous ISSO experience accrediting aviation platforms.

This position description does not represent a current vacancy. However, it is intended to identify and engage candidates whose skills and experience align with roles that frequently become available at PeopleTec. Individuals who express interest may be considered for future opportunities as they arise.

Overview

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.