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AnaVation

Location:
United States, Washington

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

Come join our growing team and make a difference every day! AnaVation is seeking an experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support a mission-critical cybersecurity. This senior-level role is ideal for candidates with expert knowledge of RMF and NIST frameworks who are ready to lead complex ATO efforts, manage high-value systems, and mentor junior security staff. The selected candidate will play a key role in safeguarding cloud-based, high-impact, and classified systems across the federal enterprise.

Job Responsibility:

Support the maintenance of security documentation and support system ATO and ATT efforts
Conduct security control assessments and provide recommendations for remediation
Perform biweekly audit log and vulnerability scan reviews and track POA&M items
Collaborate with system owners and technical teams to manage risk and respond to incident
Support Ongoing Authorization (OA) and continuous monitoring activities
Prepare and brief senior leadership on system security posture and compliance metric
Ensure alignment with cybersecurity policies and NIST SP 800-53, 800-37, and 800-137

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of six (6) years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity and expert knowledge of Governance Risk and Compliance
At least three (3) years supporting and maintaining system authorizations for complex systems
Demonstrated expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, and related federal cybersecurity policies
Extensive experience managing ATO/ATT processes, security control assessments, POA&M lifecycle, vulnerability management, and audit response
Strong leadership experience mentoring junior and mid-level ISSOs and interfacing with senior government leadership
Must possess at least two of the following active certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, Project Management Professional (PMP)
Proficiency in tools such as JCAM, Tenable Nessus, BigFix and Splunk
Ability to develop, review, and present high-level security documentation and briefings
Strong understanding of cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), supply chain risk management, and incident response procedures
Proficient knowledge in network defense
Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
Secret clearance strongly preferred

What we offer:

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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