Security ISSO Specialist

Quadrant, Inc.
United States, D.C., Washington
May 15, 2025
Security ISSO Specialist Washington DC / Hybrid MUST: Active High Risk Public Trust or DoD Secret clearance with eligibility for Top Secret/SCI Active Secret to start is highly desired Experienced Security ISSO 7+ years of progressive IA experience 2+ years of experience in an ISSO capacity supporting the Federal Government Experience with ISO, NIST and US Government standards and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. FISMA, FIPS, HSPD), system administration IT security management, engineering, and analysis experience Excellent communication skills both written and verbal High attention to detail At least ONE of the following active certifications : CISSP, CEH, CNDA or CRISC Bachelors Degree in a related field ideally Cyber Security, IT Management or similar DUTIES: Oversee and work with the IT Security Support team supporting Federal client Provide technical assistance in the designing and implementation of solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive information Provide technical support for overall IT systems including: Security improvements, vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, network security and more Participate in design of information system contingency plans that maintain appropriate levels of protection and meet time requirements for minimizing operations Conduct security tests and audits Participate in the management of accreditation of the Federal Client's systems evaluating and certifying the implementation FISMA, the NIST security guidelines, and the Departments plans, policies and guidelines *Quadrant, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Quadrant is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.