Information System Security Officer

Job Title: Information System Security Officer

Zeiders is an industry leader in military and family support. Our company's reputation is based on providing top quality service with exceptional, dedicated employees. This approach has earned client confidence and repeat business from satisfied customers. Located in Woodbridge, VA, Zeiders’ employees support clients worldwide in behavioral health, military family resiliency, work-life education programs, and related services. We seek individuals with strong passion for what we do and our commitment to quality service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity compliance activities for a cloud-hosted enterprise digital services platform operating within a federal security environment
• Coordinate implementation and monitoring of security controls supporting application and infrastructure environments
• Maintain security documentation and assist with compliance activities related to federal cybersecurity frameworks
• Collaborate with engineers, infrastructure teams, and program leadership to ensure secure system configurations and operations
• Monitor security posture and assist with identifying potential vulnerabilities or compliance gaps
• Support security assessments, audits, and authorization activities
• Assist development teams in incorporating secure development practices within application delivery processes
• Participate in program governance activities related to cybersecurity and system security compliance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field
• Seven or more years of experience supporting information system security or cybersecurity compliance activities
• Experience supporting security controls and security compliance activities for enterprise applications or digital platforms
• Experience supporting security authorization or continuous monitoring activities
• Experience applying federal cybersecurity frameworks and security governance practices
• Experience working with technical teams to support secure system configuration and operations
• Strong analytical and communication skills related to security compliance and risk management
• Experience supporting complex enterprise or federal IT environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting security compliance for cloud-hosted systems such as AWS
• Experience supporting enterprise digital platforms or large-scale application environments
• Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, or similar are a plus

Other Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment and government background investigation to include FBI fingerprints.
• This position requires access to U.S. Government facilities and systems. U.S. Citizenship, a valid driver's license, transportation, and auto insurance are required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations;
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Ability to solve complex technical, managerial, or operational problems and evaluate options based on relevant information, resources, well-rounded experience, and knowledge.

Physical Demands: Works in office areas. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Uses computer, telephones, copiers, printers and other office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a contingent opportunity and would begin work upon the contract award. #NATIONWIDE

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation is based on geographic location and experience. Wages are available upon request