DFC - Lead ISSO

cFocus Software seeks a Lead ISSO to join our program supporting the United States International Defense Finance Agency (DFC). This position is remote. This position requires an Active Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
- Active Public Trust clearance

- B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

- 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity and Information Assurance experience.

- 5+ years serving as an ISSO, Senior ISSO, ISSM, or equivalent cybersecurity leadership role supporting federal agencies.

- Extensive experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

- Experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.

- Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs governed by FISMA.

- Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity teams and technical personnel.

- Experience briefing executive leadership and federal stakeholders.

Duties:
- Serve as the Contractor’s single point of accountability for technical execution under this PWS and shall manage day-to-day ISSO support activities

- Serve as the Contractor’s primary technical interface with the Government ISSM, CISO, AO/AODR, System Owners, and other Government-designated cybersecurity stakeholders

- Direct Contractor ISSO activities

- Ensure consistent execution across supported systems

- Oversee the development, review, quality control, and submission of authorization-package artifacts

- Chair internal quality reviews of ISSO deliverables before Government submission

- Manage the Contractor’s risk and issue register; escalate risks and issues to Government leadership, as appropriate; participate in DFC governance forums on behalf of the Contractor

- Represent the Contractor in technical reviews; and coordinate with the Contractor’s Program Manager for contract-level matters, including invoicing, staffing, and reporting.

- Maintain hands-on cybersecurity expertise and shall not function solely as an administrative manager

Originally posted on Himalayas