Icf
SeniorCyberSecuritySpecialist
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“Senior Cyber Security Specialist at Icf. Skills: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), security compliance, system authorization, continuous monitoring, Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, vulnerability management. Support the security posture of enterprise systems and applications. Develop, maintain, and update system security documentation”
What You'll Achieve.
maintaining the security posture of systems and applications; ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements; supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes; identify risks; remediate vulnerabilities; ensure secure system operations; ensuring timely resolution of vulnerabilities and findings
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills
U. S. Citizenship required, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, Candidate must reside in the U. S. and be able to support onsite work in the Reston, VA area as needed, Candidate must have lived in the U. S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years, contingent upon a contract award
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. Citizenship required, Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, Candidate must reside in the U. S. and be able to support onsite work in the Reston, VA area as needed, Candidate must have lived in the U. S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years, Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, 6+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, or system security roles, 2+ years of experience supporting cloud or enterprise system security (AWS or similar environments), One or more of these Cybersecurity certification required (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)
Nice to Have
Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies, Current or recent Public Trust, 3+ years of experience supporting federal security frameworks (e.g., FISMA, NIST, or similar), 3+ years of experience supporting ATO processes, including documentation and continuous monitoring, 2+ years of experience working with vulnerability management, security scanning tools, or remediation processes, 2+ years of experience conducting risk assessments, security analysis, or compliance reviews, Experience with cloud security, identity and access management, or DevSecOps practices, Familiarity with security tools such as Tenable, Fortify, SonarQube, or similar, Understanding of data security, privacy, and governance in large-scale data environments, Additional certifications in cloud security or information assurance
What You'll Do.
Support the security posture of enterprise systems and applications
and update system security documentation
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes
and remediate security vulnerabilities and findings
Support security scanning
vulnerability management tools
and remediation tracking
Ensure compliance with data protection
and governance requirements
Maintain system security posture by supporting implementation of new security procedures and controls
Maintain and document security processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with infrastructure, data, and development teams; Support audits and coordinate with security stakeholders; Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
**Computer Security System Specialist** Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award. **The Work:** ICF seeks a Computer Security System Specialist – Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a federal data and analytics program, focused on security compliance, system authorization, and continuous monitoring of enterprise data and analytics platforms. This role is responsible for maintaining the security posture of systems and applications, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. The ISSO will work closely with infrastructure, development, and operations teams to identify risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and ensure secure system operations. **Job Location:** Hybrid (Reston, VA area; onsite as needed) **What You Will Do:** * Support the security posture of enterprise systems and applications, ensuring compliance with federal security and privacy requirements. * Develop, maintain, and update system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTAs), and related artifacts. * Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including security assessments, continuous monitoring, and authorization activities. * Identify, track, and remediate security vulnerabilities and findings, ensuring timely resolution in accordance with DHS and federal standards. * Support security scanning, vulnerability management tools, and remediation tracking across systems and environments. * Collaborate with infrastructure, data, and development teams to ensure security is integrated into system design, deployment, and operations. * Support audits and coordinate with security stakeholders to address findings and maintain compliance posture. * Ensure compliance with data protection, privacy, and governance requireme
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