Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Security Clearance Required: Secret

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. The ISSO will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems while complying with federal security regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats to information systems.Monitor and analyze security events and incidents, providing timely responses and mitigation strategies.Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure secure system architecture and design.Conduct regular security training and awareness programs for staff to promote best practices in information security.Assist in the development and maintenance of the System Security Plan (SSP) and ensure compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF).Coordinate security audits and assessments, providing documentation and support as needed.Stay current with emerging security technologies and threats to provide informed recommendations for enhancements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in information systems security or a related field.Hold a Security+ or equivalent certificationStrong understanding of security frameworks, including NIST, RMF, and FISMA.Experience with security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption methods.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Certifications (preferred):

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Basic Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship Required

Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional).

EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet

Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates.  Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.