Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Who we are:

Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional small business with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development, with headquarters in McLean, VA. Our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.

We’re looking for an experienced Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.

About the role:

As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) at Raft, you will expertly manage the security aspects of our cutting-edge platforms and systems designed for our esteemed clients. The ISSO will play an instrumental role in generating and maintaining the necessary artifacts to achieve and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) while working in close collaboration with our development team. This collaboration ensures the seamless integration of security controls early in the development lifecycle. You will audit and monitor all of the platforms & tooling across the customer environment including those supporting classified programs. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, federal compliance requirements, and a passion for safeguarding national digital infrastructure

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in ISSM/O roles
  
• Broad knowledge of the NIST CSF, NIST RMF, and related NIST Special Publications such as NIST SP 800-53 & 800-171
  
• Expert knowledge of RMF tools such as ServiceNow, XACTA, eMASS, Archer, or SAP 
  
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments, audits, and compliance monitoring within DoD environments
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and creating Body of Evidence (BOE) artifacts, including POA&Ms, SSPs, RARs, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Assessment Plans, etc.
  
• Understanding of and experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, Grafana, or ELK
  
• Proficient in conducting continuous monitoring activities such as auditing, configuration reviews, policy & procedure reviews, etc.
  
• Demonstrated experience managing compliance activities for both on-prem & cloud-based (AWS) systems & networks
  
• Experience with AWS security tooling such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Guard Duty, Inspector, etc.
  
• Experience conducting internal self-assessments and audits with external assessors such as USAF or DCSA
  
• Experience with common cybersecurity tools and technologies such as vulnerability & compliance scanners, anti-malware, code analyzers, IDS/IPS, DLP, SBOM, etc.
  
• Experience building and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ or other DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification within the first 90 days of employment with Raft

Highly preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Technology, or a related field
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGRC, or other DoD 8570 IAM Level 2 or higher certifications
• Experience in a software factory or DevSecOps environment such as Platform One
• Experience in developing and delivering cybersecurity training and awareness programs

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance

Work Type: 

• Remote
• May require up to 10% travel

Salary Range:

• $90,000 - $170,000 
• The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilities

What we will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary
• Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) and company match
• Take as you need PTO + 11 paid holidays
• Education & training benefits
• Annual budget for your tech/gadgets needs
• Monthly box of yummy snacks to eat while doing meaningful work
• Remote, hybrid, and flexible work options
• Team off-site in fun places!
• Generous Referral Bonuses
• And More!

Our Vision Statement: 

We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. 

Our Customer Obsession: 

We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.

How do we get there? 

Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. 

Raft’s core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our “nadi” by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.