- Company Name
- Tyto Athene, LLC
- Job Title
- Jr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Jr. Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
**Role Summary**
Prepare, review, and maintain security authorization artifacts for a federal client to ensure compliance with FISMA and related NIST standards. Conduct risk analyses, security control assessments, and vulnerability scans. Coordinate and test contingency and incident response plans and provide ongoing monitoring and remediation support.
**Expectations**
- Minimum 4 years of functional security experience.
- U.S. citizenship with Public Trust eligibility and required security clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to balance security controls with mission requirements.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; proficiency in technical report writing.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Develop and update System Security Plan, Risk Assessment Report, Security Assessment Plan & Report, Contingency Plan, Incident Response Plan, SOPs, POA&M, Remediation Plans, Configuration Management Plan, etc.
- Maintain comprehensive inventory of hardware and software assets.
- Conduct risk analyses to identify cost‑effective safeguards.
- Perform security control assessments using NIST 800‑53A procedures.
- Execute independent scans of applications, networks, and databases; develop custom assessment scripts.
- Coordinate, test, and train on contingency and incident response plans.
- Provide continuous monitoring and enforce client security policies.
- Engage stakeholders to complete mandatory agency data calls promptly.
- Validate physical security controls meet system security requirements.
- Support remediation activities and maintain POA&M.
**Required Skills**
- In‑depth knowledge of FISMA, OMB A‑123, A‑130, NIST SP 800 series, CNSS 1253.
- Understanding of network architecture, protocols, routers, switches, and vulnerability assessment tools.
- Proficiency in Windows, Linux, Unix security controls, and database/web server assessment.
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and strategic planning abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; technical report writing.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+) preferred but not mandatory.
- Public Trust clearance or eligibility required.
Washington, United states
Hybrid
Junior
07-02-2026