Cyber Security SME

Overview: Design. Disrupt. Repeat. Be an agent of change on a team committed to achieving client-focused, mission-driven excellence. Steampunk is looking for an experienced Information Systems Security Officer with an appetite for taking on new challenges. Contributions: The ISSO serves as a Cyber Security Specialist and will perform Level II ISSO and/or ISSO support responsibilities to include:

• Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by applying security principles, processes, and tools.
• Maintaining compliance with NIST, FISMA, RMF (Risk Management Framework), and organizational security requirements.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of security documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Risk Assessments, and Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Conducting regular security audits, system vulnerability scans, and compliance checks.
• Supporting security incident response activities and remediation efforts.
• Managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to track system vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
• Interfacing with system owners, developers, administrators, and security personnel to address security concerns and ensure system compliance.
• Providing security guidance throughout system development lifecycle processes.
• Preparing for and supporting security control assessments and audits.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of security awareness training.

Qualifications: Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in related IT field
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
• Five years of IA experience; 1 of which must be FISMA-related

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and related security frameworks
• Strong working knowledge of security controls, security architecture, and security assessment methodologies
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining system security documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred possession of one or more professional security certifications, including but not limited to:

• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Able to work effectively independently to solve problems quickly and completely
• Experience reporting to, communicating with, and/or collaborating with Federal program stakeholders
• Experience in supporting, monitoring, testing, and troubleshooting hardware and software IA problems
• Experience with continuous monitoring tools
• Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiarity with FedRAMP security controls and processes

About steampunk: Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job