Sr. Information Systems Officer III (5969)

As Sr. Information Systems Officer III, you'll play a critical role in safeguarding digital assets by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity infrastructure. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to identify vulnerabilities, develop solutions, and ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards. Staying informed about emerging trends and threats in the cybersecurity landscape, you will proactively enhance defenses through innovative tools and methodologies. Additionally, you will conduct risk assessments, implement security controls, and support incident response efforts to minimize risks and maintain the integrity of our systems and data.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security requirements, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations.
• Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems.
• Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain government-aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls.
• Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response.
• Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.

What you'll need to succeed:

• 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and security standards specific to ATO (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP, overlays).
• Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for data and application solutions in the cloud from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.
• Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools such as XActa and eMASS, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements
• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly

SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $234,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses