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What you’ll be doing...
As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for one of our Public Sector teams, you will bring your passion, education and experience to the critical task of managing security governance, risk, and compliance for Verizon systems supporting our public sector agency sponsors and customers.
As an ISSO, you will serve as the principal advisor on all matters involving the security posture of IT systems. You will work with a team of security professionals to ensure that the people, processes, and technology that support IT systems are hardened against all types of security threats and risks. You will provide critical expertise in the development and implementation of industry-leading cyber defense mechanisms that will protect infrastructure against today’s evolving threat actors. You will be responsible for leading security and compliance efforts including the following:
Ensuring that Federal Information Systems Security Act (FISMA), NIST 800-53 rev. 5, and agency-specific security requirements are identified, implemented, maintained, tested, and compliant.
Coordinating System Security and Privacy Plan (SSPP) and security artifact development and maintenance activities.
Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities in order to achieve an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Leading the system’s continuous monitoring program and ensuring that all related activities are completed and validated.
Developing and participating in an effective incident response function to detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and recover from security events and incidents.
Reviewing vulnerability information and providing expertise in mitigation efforts.
Managing the Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) and communicating status to stakeholders.
Performing security impact analyses and making security approval decisions on changes to the system and its environment.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience in an Information Security, Information Risk Management, Cyber Governance, or GRC Compliance related position supporting a FISMA IT system.
Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation as a condition of employment.
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
Position-relevant Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Public Policy, or Cybersecurity Engineering.
One or more of the following professional certifications preferred: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), or Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC).
Knowledge of all stages of the NIST Risk Management Framework.
Knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 controls and how they are implemented.
Knowledge of data security fundamentals and best practices with prior responsibilities of protecting information assets.
Experience in producing security documentation and artifacts for a FISMA IT environment.
Ability to coordinate and lead productive working sessions with resources from multiple application and technology teams across the enterprise.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.
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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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