Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Washington DC (Remote)

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Yakshna Solutions, Inc., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman-owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost-effective IT business solutions and services.

 

YSI offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, training and professional development assistance.

 

YSI is seeking an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Supports system authorization activities by executing all phases of the NIST RMF, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, and authorization in compliance with NIST 800-37 and federal requirements. 
• Develops, transitions, and manages an Ongoing Authorization program, including support for agency and FedRAMP authorizations, leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline RMF documentation, continuous monitoring, and control assessments.
• Conducts Security Control Assessments in accordance with NIST 800-37 and 800-53A, prepares assessment briefings, and provides risk-based recommendations to support authorization decisions.
• Applies AI-driven analytics and automated tools to enhance control testing, evidence collection, risk scoring, and prioritization.
• Serves as a cybersecurity advisor and liaison to Business Owners and System Owners, supporting access reviews, account management compliance, and overall system security posture.

Required skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.  
• 8 years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity field.
• Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF (SP 800-37), security controls (SP 800-53), and assessment procedures (SP 800-53A), including documentation of SSPs, SAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization package.
• Experience with federal ATO and Ongoing Authorization processes, including FedRAMP Moderate/High environments. Hands-on use of GRC and RMF tools (e.g., eMASS, Xacta, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or similar platforms).
• Understanding of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including shared responsibility models and cloud control inheritance.  
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, GSLC, CCSP, or relevant cloud security certifications are preferred.

 

Salary: $175K/A with benefits

US Citizenship

W-2 Only

 

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

ID	Job Title	Job Description
711125	Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
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