Information Systems Security Officer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Deliver cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance support for the ICE Health Service Corps Health Information Technology Unit.

• Oversee the establishment of Authority to Operate (ATO) for four or more systems.

• Assist in cybersecurity risk management initiatives, including system security planning and the coordination of control implementation.

• Facilitate ATO processes for several systems, encompassing documentation, coordination, and tracking.

• Aid in continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation tracking.

• Offer security guidance and validation throughout system design and enhancement activities.

• Collaborate with system owners, project managers, and technical teams to meet security requirements.

• Support incident response coordination and security reporting.

• Ensure adherence to NIST, FISMA, and DHS security policies.

• Keep security documentation, risk registers, and audit artifacts up to date.

• Counsel leadership on cybersecurity risks and strategies for mitigation.

• Conduct cybersecurity activities in an advisory, compliance-monitoring, and validation role; refrain from system configuration, implementation, or operational control functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supporting federal cybersecurity or IT security programs.

• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks and compliance obligations.

• Experience in aiding government IT security programs.

• In-depth understanding of risk management and system authorization (ATO) processes.

• Capability to convey security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Excellent documentation and coordination abilities.

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE fitness determination (public trust).

• Must sign a DHS Non-Disclosure Agreement.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Preferred relevant industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

• Experience with DHS, ICE, or other federal IT security programs is desired.

• Experience in leading or assisting ATO efforts for multiple systems simultaneously is preferred.

• Familiarity with NIST RMF, FISMA, DHS/ICE cybersecurity policies, and the ICE Cybersecurity Contract Language Catalog is advantageous.

• Experience with POA&M management, SSP development, and continuous monitoring tools is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are strongly encouraged to apply.