Job Application for Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Dark Wolf Solutions

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Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a Lead Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead a collaborative team to develop, manage, and maintain information system security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) packages. This could include supporting the planning, executing, and monitoring of the seven step RMF process for our customers. This role is essential in providing significant impacts to the program, helping teams navigate ATO, cATO, and deployment processes efficiently while maintaining high standards of security and compliance. This position will be based out of San Antonio, TX with hybrid/remote opportunities. Additional responsibilities include:

Leading a team of ISSOs to include managing tasking, schedule, and quality of work.
Serving as the primary POC for the customer and flowing down information to the team accordingly.
Advises customers on cybersecurity best practices and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Creating, managing, and maintaining A&A packages to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other artifacts.
Supporting the entry and maintenance of data into information system security systems of record, such as eMASS or Xacta.
Driving cybersecurity activities through all aspects of the systems’ life cycle from planning, development, and deployment while ensuring proper hardening and security analysis is enforced to protect the CIA of the environment.
Familiar with briefing ISSMs/SCAs/AOs to provide updates on the Cyber posture of the information system.
Manage and implement Continuous Monitoring activities, consisting of periodical reviews of controls, audits, vulnerability scans, and penetration test reports.
POA&M development to compile and track system vulnerabilities, mitigation efforts, remediation and closures; ability to provide fix actions and compensating controls.
Performs POA&M maintenance to include reviews and stakeholder briefings, as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

Experience leading a team of Cyber individuals
10+ years of relevant Cyber experience
Experience assessing technical environments and translating implemented security controls into clear NIST SP 800-53 control narratives and supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) documentation
Cloud Platform familiarity with at least one service offering from AWS, Azure, or Google GCP
Experience as an RMF Engineer, ISSO, and/or information assurance engineer
Hands-on eMASS or Xacta experience completing full system lifecycle activities
Experience with NIST 800-53 Rev5 and CNSSI 1253
Experience with Air Force risk management policies/procedures, to include DODI 8510.01, AFI 17-101, Fast Track ATO Handbook & AF Continuous ATO Playbook
Ability to clearly articulate ideas for executive level consumption
Ability to use prior experience and knowledge to address new situations; especially during interactions with clients
B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline; or in lieu of degree, 3 years of equivalent industry experience
US Citizenship and have a TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledgeable with the Air Force A&A process and requirements
Knowledge of SIEM tools such as Splunk/Elastic
Knowledgeable with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook
Experience with DoD Fast Track ATO Handbook & Air Force Continuous ATO Playbook methodologies

This position is hybrid located in San Antonio, TX.

The estimated salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.

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