DFC - Lead ISSO

cFocus Software seeks a Lead ISSO to join our program supporting the United States International Defense Finance Agency (DFC). This position is remote. This position requires an Active Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

• Active Public Trust clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity and Information Assurance experience.
• 5+ years serving as an ISSO, Senior ISSO, ISSM, or equivalent cybersecurity leadership role supporting federal agencies.
• Extensive experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs governed by FISMA.
• Demonstrated experience leading cybersecurity teams and technical personnel.
• Experience briefing executive leadership and federal stakeholders.

• Serve as the Contractor’s single point of accountability for technical execution under this PWS and shall manage day-to-day ISSO support activities
• Serve as the Contractor’s primary technical interface with the Government ISSM, CISO, AO/AODR, System Owners, and other Government-designated cybersecurity stakeholders
• Direct Contractor ISSO activities
• Ensure consistent execution across supported systems
• Oversee the development, review, quality control, and submission of authorization-package artifacts
• Chair internal quality reviews of ISSO deliverables before Government submission
• Manage the Contractor’s risk and issue register; escalate risks and issues to Government leadership, as appropriate; participate in DFC governance forums on behalf of the Contractor
• Represent the Contractor in technical reviews; and coordinate with the Contractor’s Program Manager for contract-level matters, including invoicing, staffing, and reporting.
• Maintain hands-on cybersecurity expertise and shall not function solely as an administrative manager

Originally posted on Himalayas