Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid Level

"Government Services, As They Should Be"

532 Group exists to make change happen. We are a federal consulting firm dedicated to making government services effective, extensible, scalable, and secure. Our knowledge and experience allow us to see beyond the superficial and dig deep into the underlying cause of a problem - developing innovative solutions that will work today and tomorrow.

We are hiring an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - Mid Level to work onsite at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Rockville, MD or Washington, DC

Candidates must have an active public trust clearance. This position requires candidates to maintain a public trust background investigation.

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident residing in the United States, no exceptions.

Start date: September 22, 2025 (anticipated)

Travel across the United States will likely be required, periodically.

Job Summary

As an ISSO supporting HHS, you will oversee the security posture of the FISMA system(s) entrusted to you. Following HHS policies and frameworks for risk management, you will help business owners and systems teams comply with federal regulations for keeping information safe.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, update, and deliver security-related documentation to reflect the security posture of the IT system.
• Assess, develop, update, review, and deliver A&A documentation to ensure consistency with laws, regulations, and best practices as it pertains to the system FIPS impact rating with particular emphasis on FISMA and customer-specific requirements.
• Assist in reviewing or modifying security documentation to ensure the line of business (LoB) maintains quality and accuracy in customer products and conducts annual assessment of security controls and contingency plan tabletop exercises.
• Establish and promote best practices to maintain high standards of excellence within the team.
• Develop, compile, or provide input to deliver weekly or bi-weekly customer status reporting (e.g., deliverables completed, status of services support) and project plans.
• Assist with developing and delivering meeting minutes, as needed, during customer engagement.
• Attend customer meetings in person, unless otherwise noted.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of IT security experience in the IT security Federal arena specifically with writing and interpreting security documentation and directives.
• Possess applicable certifications and credentials such as Security+ or Network+ or equivalent by recognized and reputable organization.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• In-depth knowledge of laws, directives, and orders pertaining to IT security and directing Federal government agencies.
• Understanding of security requirements in various environments, to include secured and non-secured.
• Familiarity with IT security products (hardware, software, and services), technologies, protocols, and best practices.
• Prior experience writing documentation to satisfy NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) guidance, FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act), FISCAM (Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual).
• Knowledge and experience with the NIST 800-53 Rev 5 or latest revision and ability to properly document security control implementation statements.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident residing in the United States.
• Must be able to pass/maintain a Federal Background Investigation.
• Ability to travel across the United States, periodically.

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Benefits

• Remote Work
• Health Care (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Discretionary Bonuses
• A growing list of other benefits

A pay range for the posted position is listed below. Note that base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for this position, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, certifications, market location, and job-related competencies. Employees hired will be in an "at will position."

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Annually