New Jersey Transit

4381 ISSO Team Lead

New Jersey Transit • $120K — $150K *
Fort Washington, MD 20744In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of ISSO experience, including High and Cloud systems
  • 2 active certifications (PMP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CASP, CCSP, CCSK, or Security+)
  • 2 years of experience with JCAM
  • Thorough understanding of FISMA, NIST RMF, and SA&A processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration
  • Experience with GRC tools: vulnerability management, scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM
  • Exceptional organizational skills for multitasking

Responsibilities

  • Oversee ISSO team members with technical guidance and mentorship
  • Develop and update FISMA-compliant SA&A packages
  • Advise the AO and SO on cybersecurity across NIST RMF phases
  • Participate in the CCB to address security requirements
  • Monitor cybersecurity status throughout system lifecycles
  • Establish and review audit trails, providing logs upon request
  • Conduct SCA as per NIST 800-53A and report on control gaps

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Comprehensive training and professional development
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Supportive and dynamic team environment
  • Exposure to advanced cybersecurity practices
Full Job Description
4381 ISSO Team Lead
4381 | Top Secret

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) Team Lead to support a key client in Washington DC. This individual will provide expert level guidance and leadership in implementing, maintaining, and enforcing information security policies, standards, and methodologies in accordance with federal regulations and agency requirements. This is a working Team Lead role.

GENERAL DUTIES:

  • Directly oversee ISSO team members including technical guidance and training, mentorship, performance management, and day-to-day work assignments
  • Develop, review, and update system documentation and FISMA-compliant SA&A packages (e.g., SSP, IRP, SOP, POA&Ms, CMP, IPA, PIA, SORN) in accordance with client policies and procedures to obtain/maintain system accreditation (e.g., ATT, ATO, ATU, OA) using established processes
  • Advise the Authorizing Official (AO) and System Owner (SO) on cybersecurity matters related to assigned information systems across all NIST RMF phases, including system categorization, control baselines, control assessments, document and track weaknesses, and oversee corrective actions.
  • Serve as a member of the CCB to ensure system security requirements are addressed
  • Monitor cybersecurity status of information systems throughout the system lifecycle
  • Establish and regularly review audit trails, providing audit logs upon request
  • Provide RMF process subject matter expertise across all FISMA-reportable systems
  • Conduct SCA per NIST 800-53A, OMB A-130, OMB A-123, and client policies and schedules; report control gaps or weaknesses, risk levels, cost-benefit analysis, and impact to the client
  • Maintain a full inventory of hardware and software for the information system
  • Develop, coordinate, test, and train staff on Contingency Plans and Incident Response Plans; support Incident Response and DR/COOP activities
  • Scan applications, networks, and databases; identify vulnerabilities


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of ten (10) years of hands-on ISSO experience, including High and Cloud systems
  • Minimum two (2) active certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CEH, CASP, CCSP, CCSK, or Security+
  • Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience with JCAM
  • In depth understanding of FISMA, NIST RMF, and SA&A processes
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders
  • Experience with GRC tools such as vulnerability management, vulnerability scanning, endpoint management, data protection, SIEM, and GRC automation platforms
  • Expert-level command of the English language (oral and written), with experience interacting effectively at the CIO and CISO levels of large organizations
  • Expert-level organizational skills and ability to keep a multitude of tasks and projects on track at all times and with minimal supervision


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors Degree or higher
  • CISSP certification


CLEARANCE:

  • Active Top Secret clearance


Job Details

City : Washington, DC

State :

About New Jersey Transit

New Jersey Transit Corporation, branded as NJ Transit, is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the US state of New Jersey, along with portions of New York State and Pennsylvania. It operates bus, light rail, and commuter rail services throughout the state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in the adjacent major cities of New York and Philadelphia. NJ Transit also provides bus service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. NJ Transit is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
Learn more about New Jersey Transit
Size
11,900 employees
Industry
Transportation
Net Income
-$100 million
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
-2%
Revenue
$2.4 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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