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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Information Systems Security Officer

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeNorth Carolina, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a business-related program is required.
  • At least 6 years of cybersecurity experience, including traditional IT experience and exposure to or experience with Operational Technology or Facility-Related Control Systems, is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Risk Management Framework, Authority to Operate packages, Plan of Action and Milestones development, and system categorization is required.
  • An active CompTIA Security+ certification compliant with DoD 8570/8140 requirements is required.
  • An active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility are required.
  • Candidates must pass background and drug screening.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle, is required.
  • Experience with eMASS and/or Xacta is required.
  • Experience with FISMA and security control assessments is required.
  • Experience working in Unix/Linux environments and cloud infrastructures is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
  • Experience extracting, transforming, and structuring data for exploratory analytics and operational reporting is required.
  • Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-06 and NIST Special Publication 800-82 is required.
  • Understanding of PCI-DSS compliance, credit/debit transaction security, and civilian commercial-off-the-shelf networks used in NAF/MWR facilities is required.
  • Knowledge and experience in data analysis and data management, engineering, and science are required.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team, meet deadlines, and work nights, weekends, and holidays as required is required.
  • Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements is required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Information Systems Security Officer supporting assigned information systems throughout the full system development lifecycle.
  • Implement, assess, and maintain security controls in accordance with applicable NIST guidance, DoD cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support cybersecurity lifecycle management for Facility-Related Control Systems, Industrial Control Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems, and building automation architectures at IMCOM installations.
  • Support and maintain Authority to Operate packages, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment coordination, and continuous monitoring.
  • Apply specialized risk management criteria to Operational Technology systems, balancing confidentiality requirements with the availability and safety requirements of physical infrastructure.
  • Ensure security compliance for IMCOM Non-Appropriated Fund systems, including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and lodging environments, aligning Risk Management Framework controls with PCI-DSS standards and financial protection regulations.
  • Develop, review, and maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones, Security Assessment Reports, Risk Assessment Reports, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, Security Technical Implementation Guides, FISMA, and data protection regulations.
  • Coordinate and support internal and external audits, inspections, and information assurance readiness reviews.
  • Review IT policies, procedures, and technical documentation for alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Identify compliance gaps, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions or compensating controls.
  • Monitor evolving cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes to support ongoing compliance.
  • Provide cybersecurity risk and compliance briefings to program leadership, system owners, and executive stakeholders.
  • Identify, assess, and document cybersecurity risks and support development of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Support implementation of a structured IT risk management and governance framework.
  • Assist with developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a cybersecurity liaison among technical teams, compliance staff, auditors, and government customers.
  • Conduct briefings and presentations on cybersecurity posture, compliance status, and non-compliance issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting DoD or federal programs is highly desirable.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CGRC are preferred.
  • Additional certifications in Operational Technology/Industrial Control Systems security, such as SANS GICSP, or financial security, such as PCI-DSS ISA/QSA, are highly desirable.
  • Prior experience supporting Army Installation Management Command systems or municipal/base-level utility infrastructure is highly preferred.
  • Strong creative and visual storytelling skills, with attention to design, usability, and user experience, are desired.
  • Strong pedagogical, public speaking, and coaching skills, including the ability to explain cyber-compliance and Risk Management Framework concepts to technical and non-technical learners, are desired.
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools to present information that enables users to understand data, ask questions, and take action is desired.

About the Company

Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Chenega is a government services contractor that supplies staffing and support services for defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers, plus commercial clients. It operates across the United States, its territories, and several countries, tapping wide opportunities in government contracting. Its offerings center on staffing and mission support through various contracts, delivering qualified personnel and services to meet client needs. Unlike many industry players, Chenega is rooted in an Alaska Native village corporation, which shapes its ownership and community-focused approach while competing in a broad national market. The company’s goal is to help government and commercial customers execute their missions by providing reliable, professional personnel and services under contract.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Founded
1974

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