OVERVIEWThe client is currently seeking talented and motivated Cloud Information Systems Security Officers (ISSOs) to support development teams in the implementation and accreditation of secure cloud-based digital platforms. As an integral member of the Monitoring and Compliance Team, you will help lead IA efforts to secure and protect mission critical agency systems and sensitive data.GENERAL DUTIES OVERVIEWConducting security assessments, security authorizations, and evaluations of applications and systems processing sensitive or classified informationDeveloping and maintaining security documentation, including system security plans, risk assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA), contingency plans, incident response plans, IT security policies and procedures, etc.Providing continuous monitoring to enforce client security policies/procedures.Creating processes and reports/scorecards/dashboards that provide increased visibility to system owners and other s takeholders.Monitoring configuration management changes and assessing the vulnerability impacts of modifications for each s ystem.Ensuring that system security requirements are addressed/implemented throughout the system lifecycle.Ensuring implementation of controls and processes to maintain an overall strong system security posturePerforming vulnerability and risk assessment analysisDeveloping, maintaining, and facilitating closure of POAREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS10 years of experience in software engineering, program design and implementation, configuration management, or maintenance, integration or testing, and information system engineering5 years of experience in system security analysis and implementation; cybersecurity/IA engineering; and strong understanding of protocols and interface standards1 year of experience with a major cloud providerDESIRED QUALIFICATIONSAWS (or other similar CSPs) core services and security controlsDeveloping Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages for cloud-based applications/systemsStrong demonstrated experience prioritizing needs, requirements and other issuesCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) -OR- Security+ and extensive demonstrated IA experienceCLEARANCEActive Top Secret