Information Systems Security Officer - TS Clearance

***REQUIRES APPLICANT TO POSSESS CURRENT/ACTIVE TS CLEARANCE PRIOR TO APPLYING***

SVD Solutions is seeking a qualified security-focused professional that can help our federal client achieve mission success through expert level risk avoidance. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience leading IT security efforts for federal clients and be able to foster a corporate culture of IT security acceptance through interdepartmental relationship building. The candidate will be challenged to apply defense-in-depth techniques, including both process and technical based, on a daily basis securing federal information systems. All work will be performed both on site in the D.C. Metro Area with limited/occasional local travel as necessary.

This position may have the ability for some hybrid/remote options. Inquire for more details.

Seeking Individuals with experience: 

• Delivering high-quality client solutions to support the design of security architectures for federal clients
• Performing compliance monitoring, analysis, tracking and reporting
• Applying the NIST Risk Management Framework and NIST SP 800-53 security controls
• Analyzing and re-mediating weaknesses while working with system administrators and other personnel in the organization to implement risk mitigation
• Configuring, designing, or analyzing security controls relevant to networked systems
• 10+ years of IT experience preferred

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Preference given to individuals with certifications like the CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or Security+
• Must be able to demonstrate integration of regulations and processes such as NIST 800 series special publications, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Federal Information Security Act (FISMA) reporting for national security systems (NSS)
• Must have exceptional writing capabilities on technical and process security controls
• Must be able to articulate risk mitigation and answer IT Security questions in a professional manner
• Experience briefing Federal Executive Staff on IT Security matters is a plus
• BS in Computer Science Information Systems or related field is a plus

This is an immediate fill position.  Interviews for qualified candidates are being conducted now.  We offer great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, federal holidays observed, and paid time off.