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Chenega

Defense, intelligence, and federal staffing services

Information Systems Security Officer

Security Governance, Risk & CompliancePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, IT, or a business-related program.
  • At least 6 years of cybersecurity experience, including traditional IT experience and exposure to or experience with Operational Technology or Facility-Related Control Systems.
  • At least 5 years of experience with Risk Management Framework, Authority to Operate packages, Plan of Action and Milestones development, and system categorization.
  • Active CompTIA Security+ certification in accordance with DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
  • Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility.
  • Successfully pass background and drug screening.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments, including AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle.
  • Experience with eMASS and/or Xacta.
  • Experience with FISMA and security control assessments.
  • Experience working in a Unix/Linux environment and in cloud infrastructures.
  • High proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including advanced skills and knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience extracting, transforming, and structuring data to support exploratory analytics and operational reporting.
  • Familiarity with Unified Facilities Criteria 4-010-06 and NIST SP 800-82.
  • Strong creative and visual storytelling skills, with an eye for design, usability, and user experience.
  • Pedagogical, public speaking, and coaching skills to explain complex cybersecurity compliance and RMF concepts to technical and non-technical learners.
  • Understanding of PCI-DSS compliance, credit/debit transaction security, and civilian commercial-off-the-shelf networks used in NAF/MWR facilities.
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools and ability to use them to help client users understand data, ask questions, and take action.
  • Knowledge and experience with data analysis and data technical expertise in data management, engineering, and science.
  • Ability to meet minimum clearance requirements.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

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 unique to IMCOM installations.
  • Support and maintain Authority to Operate packages, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment coordination, and continuous monitoring activities.
  • Apply specialized risk management criteria for Operational Technology systems, balancing traditional confidentiality requirements with critical availability and safety requirements for physical infrastructure.
  • Ensure security compliance for IMCOM Non-Appropriated Fund systems, including Morale, Welfare, and Recreation and lodging environments, aligning RMF controls with applicable payment card industry 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.
  • Maintain awareness of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes to ensure 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 development and enforcement of 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting DoD or federal programs.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CGRC.
  • Additional certifications in OT/ICS security, such as SANS GICSP, or financial security, such as PCI-DSS ISA/QSA.
  • Prior experience supporting Army Installation Management Command systems or municipal/base-level utility infrastructure.

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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