Full-Time

Senior Information Systems Security Officer

Deadline 4/27/27
Steampunk

Steampunk

501-1,000 employees

Federal software solutions delivering user-focused outcomes

Compensation Overview

$90k - $140k/yr

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

More locations: McLean, VA, USA

In Person

On-site work in Washington, D.C. is required.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
FedRAMP
Agile
Microsoft Windows
Cybersecurity
DevOps
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • A master's degree and 4 years of cyber and FISMA experience, or a bachelor's degree and 5 years of cyber and FISMA experience, or no degree and 9 years of experience, including 7 years of cyber and FISMA experience.
  • Possess one of the following professional security certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional, CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner, Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Systems Security Certified Practitioner, Geographic Information Systems Professional, or Security Leadership Certification.
  • Ability to hold and maintain Department of Homeland Security Public Trust.
  • Specialized knowledge of financial audit standards, classified system information assurance requirements, and Privacy Act requirements.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience implementing the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800 family, including 800-53 revisions 4 and 5, particularly for the Risk Management Framework.
  • Ability to explain the Risk Management Framework to nontechnical individuals.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against Federal Information Security Modernization Act, Federal Information Processing Standards, Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, and National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience executing, assessing, and analyzing vulnerability scans.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience with Windows and/or Linux operating systems and local area and wide area networks.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience with information security and assurance principles, including defense in depth, and related supporting technologies.
  • Specialized knowledge and experience with application, database, and network security.
  • Ability to interpret patterns of noncompliance and determine their impact on risk levels and overall cybersecurity program effectiveness.
  • Ability to advise senior leadership about changes affecting a system's cybersecurity posture.
  • Ability to assess current and evolving security threats in an operational environment.
  • Ability to interview system stakeholders to document security controls accurately.
  • Ability to perform independent and self-assessments.
  • Ability to independently perform Information Systems Security Officer duties for at least one system.
  • Ability to recognize a possible security violation and take appropriate action to report the incident.
Responsibilities
  • Support activities that ensure the level of security documented in a security authorization is maintained at an acceptable level of risk.
  • Create, monitor, and update Plans of Action and Milestones to ensure weaknesses are resolved according to scheduled completion dates.
  • Create waivers or risk acceptance memoranda to support effective management of system risks.
  • Conduct an annual assessment in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Information Security Performance Plan guidance.
  • Review and update security authorization documents as needed, at least annually.
  • Coordinate with the customer's Privacy, Records, and Information Governance Divisions on compliance documentation and other requirements.
  • Conduct contingency plan tests at least annually and update the plan.
  • Perform system self-assessments as part of the customer's ongoing authorization program.
  • Monitor and respond to Information Security Vulnerability Management and patch-management activities.
  • Provide audit support for assigned systems throughout financial, A-123, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, internal, and Department of Homeland Security audits.
  • Maintain knowledge of the inventory within the accreditation boundary.
  • Ensure security requirements are included in the development cycle across Waterfall, Agile, and DevSecOps environments.
  • Use Department of Homeland Security and mandated enterprise information assurance compliance tools.
  • Devise a plan to certify and accredit assigned information systems.
  • Ensure configuration-management processes are followed so changes do not introduce new security risks.
  • Respond to emerging requirements and policies established by legislation, regulation, or policy.
  • Participate in DevSecOps requirements for assigned systems.
  • Support annual independent assessments in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Information Security Performance Plan guidance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Current experience providing Information Systems Security Officer support to the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Experience supporting systems hosted in cloud environments.
  • Experience supporting systems in Agile and DevSecOps environments.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to mentor other team members.

Steampunk helps U.S. federal government agencies deliver digital programs and services. The company partners with government clients, using a startup-style, customer-centered delivery approach to design, develop, and deploy software and services that support mission goals. Its products and work are executed in close collaboration with clients, emphasizing rapid delivery and high-quality user experiences. Steampunk differentiates itself by focusing specifically on federal customers and by embedding client input at every step of the process, from planning through deployment, so outcomes meet user needs and mission requirements at speed. The overall goal is to produce reliable, usable solutions that achieve clear mission impacts for government programs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Veritas announced the acquisition on August 4, 2026, signaling strong sponsor conviction.
  • Steampunk generated $205 million unclassified prime obligations in the last twelve months.
  • MetroStar pairing adds AI product depth and larger defense accounts across DoD and DISA.

What critics are saying

  • Veritas will merge Steampunk into MetroStar by Q3 2026, ending standalone identity.
  • ICE, USDA, and Customs concentration leaves revenue exposed if recompetes slip in 2027.
  • Government-services rollups often cut duplicated staff after closing, pressuring Steampunk employees immediately.

What makes Steampunk unique

  • Design Intelligence and user-centered delivery still separate Steampunk in federal modernization work.
  • Steampunk won USDA STRATUS in 2024 and ICE SASS II, proving repeatable DHS execution.
  • NVIDIA Partner Network access strengthens its AI delivery credibility with federal buyers.

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Washington Technology
Aug 4th, 2026
Veritas to merge Steampunk into MetroStar Systems.

Veritas to merge Steampunk into MetroStar Systems. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. By Nick Wakeman , Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology August 4, 2026 03:21 PM ET The combination pairs MetroStar's artificial intelligence and digital transformation work with the delivery model of Steampunk. Veritas Capital plans to acquire Steampunk and will merge the business with MetroStar Systems, an existing company in the private equity firm's portfolio. The combination will bring together MetroStar's artificial intelligence and digital transformation work with Steampunk's user-centered delivery model approach. Terms of the acquisition announced Tuesday were not disclosed. All parties involved expect to close the transaction by end of this calendar quarter. "The combination of MetroStar and Steampunk will create a powerful force multiplier for delivering mission-critical solutions at scale," said Hugh Evans, managing partner of Veritas. Veritas acquired MetroStar in November 2025. Steampunk was formed in 2019 when a group of former Agilex executives acquired and rebranded SE Solutions. In the last 12 months, Steampunk has pulled in $205 million in unclassified prime contract obligations. Data from USASpending.gov pegs its top customers as Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Patent and Trademark Office. MetroStar has logged $52.6 million in unclassified prime contract revenue over the last 12 months. MetroStar's biggest customers are the Air Force, Navy, Army and Defense Information Systems Agency. "Together, we can move missions faster, operate at a greater scale, and deliver even bigger outcomes for our customers and their missions," said Ali Reza Manouchehri, co-founder and CEO of MetroStar. Robert W. Baird & Co. was financial adviser and Holland & Knight LLP was legal counsel to Steampunk. Latham & Watkins LLP is the legal counsel to MetroStar and Veritas.

The Mirror Democrat and Savanna Times-Journal
Aug 4th, 2026
Veritas Capital Unites Steampunk and MetroStar, Accelerating Mission Impact

Combination will unite two of GovCon's most disruptive innovators to deliver AI-enabled digital transformation with

MetroStar
Aug 4th, 2026
Veritas Capital unites Steampunk and MetroStar, accelerating mission impact.

Veritas Capital unites Steampunk and MetroStar, accelerating mission impact. RESTON, VA - Tues., August 4, 2026 - Combination will unite two of GovCon's most disruptive innovators to deliver AI-enabled digital transformation with greater scale, speed, and conviction. Veritas Capital ("Veritas"), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that affiliates of The Veritas Capital Vantage Fund, L.P. ("Vantage Fund") have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Steampunk, Inc. ("Steampunk"), a change agent in the federal contracting industry. Following the close of the transaction, Veritas will merge Steampunk with existing portfolio company MetroStar Systems, LLC ("MetroStar") to form one of the government contracting industry's most formidable forces for mission-driven transformation. The merger will bring together two companies built on the same commitment: providing warfighters, intelligence professionals, defense civilians, public servants, and the United States government with innovative tools to work faster, smarter, and safer. "The combination of MetroStar and Steampunk will create a powerful force multiplier for delivering mission-critical solutions at scale," said Hugh Evans, Managing Partner of Veritas. "Together, the companies will provide agency partners with AI-enabled solutions to move with agility, meet mission demands faster, and harness cutting-edge technology that drives mission impact. This is a combination that will set a new standard for what our nation's warfighters, intelligence professionals, federal civilians, and homeland security leaders should expect from an industry partner." The combined company will benefit from complementary offerings of both organizations. MetroStar's deep AI and digital transformation product expertise will be strengthened by Steampunk's user-centered delivery model approach, Design Intelligence(R), pairing culture and capability in a way MetroStar Systems, LLC believe few competitors can match. "MetroStar has built something rare: real technical strength paired with a culture that actually backs it up," said Matt Warren, CEO, Steampunk. "With our shared action-oriented mentality, drive to achieve transformative outcomes, and track record of putting people, employees, clients, and the communities they serve at the heart of our businesses, combining forces will mean more capability for our clients and more opportunity for our people." "This transaction represents a milestone for both MetroStar and Steampunk, which has created market differentiation powered by Design Intelligence(R), innovation, and a dynamic culture," said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Co-Founder and CEO, MetroStar. "Together, we can move missions faster, operate at a greater scale, and deliver even bigger outcomes for our customers and their missions. The road ahead is full of possibility, and I could not be more excited about what we will build together." The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. Advisors Robert W. Baird & Co. served as financial advisor and Holland & Knight LLP served as legal counsel to Steampunk. Latham & Watkins LLP is acting as legal counsel to MetroStar and Veritas. About Steampunk Steampunk is a change agent in the federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients across Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health, and Defense. Guided and powered by a User-Centered delivery methodology, Design Intelligence(R), Steampunk exists to positively disrupt how government services are designed and delivered. About MetroStar MetroStar is a trusted provider of AI-enabled products and solutions for U.S. government agencies, advancing the nation's most critical missions through speed, innovation, and purpose. With a focus on AI, digital transformation, and secure enterprise modernization, MetroStar delivers technology that translates mission needs into capability at record pace, empowering defense and national security leaders to outpace emerging threats and accelerate mission success. About Veritas Capital Veritas is a longstanding technology investor with over $54 billion of assets under management and a focus on companies operating at the intersection of technology and government. The firm invests in companies that provide critical products, software, and services, primarily technology and technology-enabled solutions, to government and commercial customers worldwide. Veritas seeks to create value by strategically transforming the companies in which it invests through organic and inorganic means. Leveraging technology to make a positive impact across vitally important areas, such as healthcare, education, and national security, is core to the firm. Veritas is a proud steward of national assets, improving the quality of healthcare while reducing cost, advancing its educational system, and protecting its nation and allies. For more information, visit www.veritascapital.com. Media Contacts Steampunk: Robert Pearson | [email protected] | 571-344-5538 MetroStar: Stephanie Haynes | [email protected] | 703-481-9581 Veritas Capital: Prosek Partners | [email protected] Management | making an impact. Feature | AI/ML | innovation lab.

PR Newswire
May 21st, 2024
Steampunk Awarded Boa On Usda Stratus Program

MCLEAN, Va., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Steampunk announced today that the company has been awarded a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).The BOA was awarded as part of the STRATUS program for cloud integration and development support services. The STRATUS program aims to accelerate cloud adoption by providing rapid access to hyperscale cloud service providers, integration and development service providers, and SaaS providers/resellers. Steampunk was selected for the program's unrestricted portion and has a 10-year ordering period to support USDA's cloud solution objectives."Steampunk is thrilled and honored to continue our partnership with USDA through STRATUS," said Joe Nizhnikov, Senior Vice President at Steampunk. "Over the last four years, Steampunk has had the privilege of working directly with USDA to exploit the power and innovation of cloud computing using our Design Intelligence® delivery framework. Together we have demonstrated the very real business value of cloud-based solutions through cloud migration, modernization, and innovation engagements."Since 2019, Steampunk has supported the majority of USDA mission areas, as well as the Department's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Digital Infrastructure Services Center (DISC). Steampunk thrives on producing mission outcomes with capabilities in DevSecOps, Data Exploitation, Digital Platform modernization, Cybersecurity, and Design & Strategy

HS Today
Apr 16th, 2024
Stefani Shepherd Joins Steampunk as Senior Director of Growth for DHS

Stefani Shepherd joins Steampunk as Senior Director of Growth for DHS.