Information Systems Security Officer – Part-time

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏱ Part Time

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👮‍♂️ Cybersecurity / Security Engineer

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Niyam IT

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51 - 200 employees

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

🏛️ Government

B2B • SaaS • Government

Niyam IT is a technology solutions company specializing in developing custom IT solutions for industries such as Emergency Preparedness & Response, Natural Resource Management, Law Enforcement & Justice, and Health IT. The company is known for its expertise in Data Science, AI/ML, Cloud Engineering, and System Modernization, providing innovative services to both public and private sector clients. Niyam IT is committed to social responsibility, community engagement, and delivering precise, rule-governed (orderly, consistent, systematic) results. Headquartered in Leesburg, VA, Niyam IT aims to push the boundaries of technology to achieve breakthrough outcomes, supported by its skilled team of developers, engineers, and analysts.

📋 Description

• Manage risk and security programs, identifying vulnerabilities, implementing countermeasures, and ensuring an acceptable level of organizational risk. • Lead the information security incident management process to prevent, detect, and resolve security breaches and violations. • Oversee configuration management for security software, hardware, and firmware, assessing the security impact of system changes. • Ensure compliance with all client, DHS, and federal information security and privacy policies, including NIST 800-53 controls and certification/accreditation requirements. • Maintain and secure the client’s Environmental Management System (EMS) Portal, ensuring compliance with IT security standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements. • Conduct annual reviews of the client’s EMS program, ISO 14001 alignment, and environmental targets, recommending updates and continuous improvement actions. • Support environmental risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting, including annual management review meetings and emergency response coordination. • Develop and maintain all required system documentation, reports, and user manuals, ensuring proper communication of security status and operational changes to the client.

🎯 Requirements

• US Citizen with ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance • Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field • 8+ years of experience with Information Technology (IT) required, with at least three years of experience in IT security including Certification and Accreditation (C&A) experience. • Must have the ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous civilian personnel and industry partners. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). • Possess a high degree of originality, creativity, initiative requiring minimal supervision. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits : We’ve got you covered with 100% company-paid health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance. • Peace of Mind : Enjoy free short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring your financial security in any situation. • Flexible Work Hours : Life doesn’t always fit into a 9 to 5 schedule. We offer flexibility to help you manage your work-life balance effectively. • Remote and Hybrid Work : Niyam understands the value of flexibility. We offer remote and hybrid work options on our projects. • Paid Time Off : Recharge and rejuvenate with our generous paid time off policy. • Retirement Plans : We care about your future. Niyam offers retirement plans to help you secure your long-term financial goals. • Career Growth : Niyam is not just a job; it’s a career journey. We provide a supportive environment for your professional development and offer fully paid opportunities (including technology and business conferences) for training and advancement within the company. • Great People : Our people are the blueprint of who Niyam is to the industry and community. • Great Environment : Niyam fosters a great environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. • Diversity & Inclusion : We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives. Your unique ideas are welcomed and celebrated every day at Niyam.