SkyePoint Decisions
Cybersecurity
LeadISSOManager
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“Lead ISSO Manager at SkyePoint Decisions. Skills: Cybersecurity Management, Risk Management Framework, Compliance, Team Leadership. Advise on cybersecurity and compliance matters. Lead, mentor, and supervise contractor team”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure 100% compliance with federal mandates
Industry & Context.
Active Secret clearance, U. S. Citizen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, Minimum 10 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, At least 5 years serving in an ISSO or senior security control assessor role on federal systems, Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory or team-lead experience, Active Secret clearance, CISSP certification (must be current), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 (High baseline), NIST SP 800-37 RMF, NIST SP 800-137 Continuous Monitoring, FedRAMP processes, DoD RMF processes, Executive Order 14028, CISA directives, Zero Trust Architecture (NIST 800-207), OMB M-22-09, Experience obtaining and maintaining ATOs, U. S. Citizen
Nice to Have
Master's degree preferred, CISSP-ISSMP or CISM highly desired, CAP or CGRC certification, CCSP or CCSK certification, Experience with automated compliance tools, Prior federal agency or 3PAO experience, PMP or equivalent certification
What You'll Do.
Advise on cybersecurity and compliance matters
and supervise contractor team
Oversee Risk Management Framework lifecycle
Develop and maintain System Security Plans
Develop and maintain Security Assessment Reports
Review and approve final assessment reports
Track and validate POA remediation
Escalate overdue high/critical findings
Ensure compliance with federal mandates
Review and approve change requests
Review and approve configuration changes
Review and approve new technology introductions
Liaise with Security Operations Center
Prepare executive-level briefings
Prepare attestation letters
Manage continuous diagnostics and mitigation program integration
Manage vulnerability management program
Manage endpoint detection
Oversee secure software supply chain practices
Ensure flow-down to subcontractors
Ensure flow-down to cloud service providers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Senior SSD leadership; FSA and ED Security Operations Center; CISA; Auditors; GAO; Oversight bodies; Subcontractors; Cloud service providers
Communication Scope
Executive-level briefings; Dashboards; Attestation letters
Process & Methodology
PMP
Full Job Description
SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U. S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively – anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results. This is a contingent position based upon contract win. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Lead ISSO Manager to join our team supporting the Department of Education’s (DoED) Federal Student Aid (FSA) Cybersecurity and Privacy Support Services (CPSS) in Washington, DC. This is a remote position. Responsibilities: Serve as the principal advisor to senior SSD leadership on all cybersecurity and compliance matters for an assigned portfolio of major applications, general support systems, and/or cloud environments (FISMA-based, FedRAMP, Guaranty Agency, and Partner systems, etc.). Lead, mentor, and supervise the contractor team of ISSOs and junior security analysts Oversee the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle (NIST SP 800-37) for all assigned systems, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring. Develop, maintain, and enforce the organization’s System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action review and approve final assessment reports and evidence artifacts. Track, validate, and drive remediation of all POA escalate overdue high/critical findings to executive leadership. Ensure 100% compliance with federal mandates including FISMA, Executive Order 14028, OMB M-22-09 (Zero Trust), CISA Binding Operational Directives (BODs), and NIST SP 80
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