Information Systems Security Officer – Subject Matter Expert

🕒 July 9

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $132k - $150k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Avint

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11 - 50 employees

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Avint is a cybersecurity consulting firm that specializes in delivering transformational solutions to defense, intelligence, and national security sectors. Founded by a leader in the cybersecurity industry, Avint offers innovative, intuitive cybersecurity services to federal agencies and commercial organizations, helping them secure their systems against cyber threats. The company is woman-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned, with a team of expert cybersecurity practitioners, including cyber engineers, data scientists, and strategists. Avint focuses on building, sustaining, and optimizing cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructures, offering services from strategy and operations to compliance validation and management consulting.

📋 Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. • In this critical role, you will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day cyber operations of assigned systems, ensuring strict adherence to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and industry standards. • As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with executive leadership—including the Authorizing Official (AO), System Owners, and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)—to mitigate risk and defend vital digital infrastructure.

🎯 Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) OR equivalent verifiable work experience. • Security+ or higher; Security+; higher certifications such as CISSP, CAP, or CASP desired. • Experience: Eight (8) years of progressive experience in information assurance, cybersecurity engineering, or ISSO/ISSM roles. • Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen (no dual citizenship). • Ability to pass a background investigation. • Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability/Entry on Duty (EOD). • Soft Skills: High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Exceptional communication and diplomacy skills, with the ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable business advice for executive stakeholders (AO, CISO). • Strong analytical thinking and meticulous attention to detail regarding security documentation and boundaries.

🏖️ Benefits

• Joining Avint is a win-win proposition! You will feel the personal touch of a small business and receive BIG business benefits, from competitive salaries, full health insurance, generous time off, and observation of federal holidays. • Additionally, we encourage every Avint employee to further their professional development. To assist you in achieving your goals, we offer reimbursement for courses, exams, and tuition. Interested in a class, conference, program, or degree? Avint will invest in YOU and your professional development!