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Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) #2802

Austin, Texas · Information Technology
Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Austin, Texas (ONSITE 4 days/week)
Contract Position: 18 month Contract (with strong potential for extension and career advancement)


We are urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to lead and support enterprise-wide information security efforts. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and mission-critical environment where cybersecurity is a top priority.

This position is ideal for candidates looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career. The selected candidate will contribute to large-scale security initiatives, with the potential for long-term engagement and upward mobility.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, including as an ISSO or equivalent role.
  • 9 years of experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable state-level security standards.
  • 8 years of experience conducting and documenting risk assessments, including supporting documentation and reporting.
  • Active Security+ certification or equivalent (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
  • Experience working under and managing critical project timelines.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex technical security topics to both technical teams and business stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan, implement, and monitor security measures aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework and applicable state-level standards.
  • Coordinate the development and deployment of system security plans with both internal teams and external vendors.
  • Engage with users to assess access controls, account permissions, and potential security violations.
  • Provide expert guidance to leadership and technical staff on secure configurations and procedures.
  • Design and recommend strategies to protect information systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and other threats.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Conduct technical security assessments on both new and existing systems, including data center and physical security environments.
  • Research and recommend modern tools and processes for identifying, preventing, and responding to security threats and incidents.
  • Perform other security-related duties as assigned.

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
 

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