Sr. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) (Onsite)

DPP is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) for an opportunity in Columbia, SC.

Work arrangement:

• Fully onsite
• W2 position; 12 months

Project scope:

• The agency's Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible for the Security and Compliance of Agency Information Systems and Data. OCS seeks an expert Senior ISSO to oversee (and actively participate in) the day-to-day security and compliance requirements of complex information system operating environments.
• The successful Senior ISSO will lead the establishment, implementation and/or enhancement of Information Systems Security and Compliance efforts based on state/Agency Policy/Standards and Regulatory Guidance such as FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E, HIPAA, etc.)

Position description:

• The Senior ISSO will report to the Security Risk and Compliance Manager in OCS and operate as an experienced cybersecurity consultant to Agency leadership, business units, business partners and vendors.
• Security Program Experience:
  • Leadership experience with CMS MARS-E or other FISMA Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant programs is strongly desired and will be given the highest weight. Experience should include well documented success in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISAs), Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs), and related interviews and audit/assessment activities to complete and verify these and other RMF/Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tasks and artifacts.
  • Experience with development and integration of RMF/A&A tasks and artifacts in RMF type roles such as; ISSO, Information Security Architect, Security Control Assessor, etc., into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is ideal.
  • Experience in security as related to Cloud services and vendor management is considered desirable for this position.
• Technical knowledge: Hands-on experience with any or all of the following technologies would be considered a desirable for this position:
  • RSA Archer
  • Enterprise NoSQL Database
  • IBM System 390/zSeries
  • Linux and Windows servers
  • Network Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Switching and Routing Infrastructure
  • Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions

General duties and responsibilities:

• Perform detailed architectural reviews and risk analysis of security related requests in order to make sound decision making recommendations, such as:
  • Network Design and Information Flow
  • System and Data Access Models
  • Review Firewall Rule Requests (Ports, Protocols, and Services)
  • Baseline Configuration Management Deviation Requests
  • Vulnerability Management
• Champion the design, development, implementation, and/or ongoing maturation of Agency security and compliance efforts.
• Audit and assess internal agency systems as well as business partner/service provider information system security controls.
• Utilize Microsoft Office software suite, System Center Service Manager (Ticketing system), RSA Archer eGRC system, Bizagi, Atlassian and other products to document and report on information gathered during Audit and Assessment activities or other OCS efforts.
• Perform security and compliance reviews of Contracts, Business Associate Agreements, Data Usage/Sharing Agreements, and other types of documents
• and artifacts.
• Serve as primary point of contact for third-party audits and/or assessments
• of agency and business partner systems
• Collaborate with agency leadership, business partners, and other parties/ stakeholders to provide recommendations for security and compliance risk mitigation efforts.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in IT working with and/or auditing IBM System 390/zSeries, Windows, Linux, Databases (Relational and Non-Relational), Networking Infrastructure and Web-based Applications.
• Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.
• Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.
• Prior Health Information Technology experience.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams and vendors.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines.
• Experience and training with eGRC solutions.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences of varying technical and non-technical skill-levels to ensure effective alignment of technical requirements to business objectives.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate efforts amongst multiple teams and vendors in fulfillment of Agency OCS initiatives.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment.
• Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) to include working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency.
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to absorb, retain and communicate complex processes.
• Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism and remain flexible in dealing with leadership and teams of varying technical and business knowledge.

Preferred KSAs:

• BS degree in computer science or similar discipline.
• Prior ITIL experience in the area of Information Security Management.

Required certifications:

• ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required.

Preferred education/equivalency:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or 10+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Mason at to learn more about this position (#24-00776).

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Authorized US Worker - s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time. EOE/AA/V/D

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