Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customers from increasing threats and vulnerabilities in this digital age. TDI is looking for an ISSO who possesses an active Secret clearance to support our Defense customer on a hybrid basis in Alexandria, VA. We would also consider a 1099 consultant for this position. There is the possibility after a few months that the role could convert to a FTE with TDI. Responsibilities Establish, implement, and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices in support of customer objectives and DoD requirements Develop, maintain, and submit Assessment & Authorization (A&A) documentation, including Body of Evidence artifacts, SSPs, and related security documentation within eMASS to support authorization and continuous monitoring activities Serve as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for assigned Joint Service Provider (JSP) systems and lead authorization and reauthorization efforts, including coordinating required activities and meetings Validate and monitor compliance with Information Assurance (IA), cybersecurity, customer, and local security requirements to ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with established policies and procedures Conduct security audits, reviews, assessments, and control testing to verify the effectiveness of security controls; analyze findings and implement corrective actions to remediate vulnerabilities and audit discrepancies Provide security engineering reviews of proposed system changes, including hardware, software, and connectivity modifications, and advise the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on security impacts Provide IA and cybersecurity subject matter expertise throughout all phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure security requirements are appropriately addressed Develop and maintain processes and procedures for ISSO team operations and support lessons learned activities to improve team productivity and efficiency Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal teams, customer personnel, and stakeholders to support security objectives and mission requirements Qualifications Active Secret clearance Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree DoDI 8570 IAM or IAT Level I I Certification #J-18808-Ljbffr