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Datasoft Technologies, Inc.

Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - 25-03166

On site

Columbia, United states

Senior

Freelance

24-11-2025

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Skills

Leadership NoSQL Risk Management Firewalls Configuration Management Networking Training Risk Analysis Risk Mitigation Linux Windows Databases SDLC

Job Specifications

Position Title: Security Analyst – Consultant (Info Sys Security Officer – ISSO)

About the Job

Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Client Location : 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Work Type : Onsite
Job : 8799

Scope of the project:

Our client Office of Cybersecurity (OCS) is responsible the Security and Compliance of client 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.

A 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.)

Daily Duties / Responsibilities:

The Senior ISSO will report to the ISSO Team Lead in OCS and operate as an experienced cybersecurity consultant to our client leadership, business units, business partners and vendors.

Security Program Experience:

Leadership experience with CMS MARS-E, ARC-AMPE, 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 the following technologies would be considered a desirable for this position:

Archer (eGRC)
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 client 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), 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:

Must have a strong working knowledge of FISMA, NIST, CMS MARS-E and HIPAA Security and Privacy.
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.
3-5+ years of risk management experience
Prior experience working within a FISMA compliant program.
Prior experience in working with any eGRC systems.
Prior Health Information Technology experience.
ISC(2), ISACA, SANS GIAC and/or other Information Security Certification is required.
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 our client's OCS initiatives.
Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a results-oriented environment

About the Company

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