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Gunnison Consulting Group Inc

Cybersecurity Program Manager/Senior ISSO Job at Gunnison Consulting Group Inc i

Gunnison Consulting Group Inc, Washington, DC, United States


Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Program Manager who will also serve as a Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) in support of Gunnison's Library of Congress ISSO Support Services contract.

Location: Remote

Duties & responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

  • Lead efforts to conduct Security Assessment & Authorization or re-Authorization in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1, the LC Security Assessment and Authorization Guidance, and Information Technology Security Directive 5-410.1.
  • Lead efforts to conduct security Continuous Monitoring in accordance with NIST SP 800-53a, LC Information Security Continuous Monitoring Guidance, and Information Technology Security Directive 5-410.1.
  • Attend project team meetings and work with project team members to securely operate systems in LC environment(s).
  • Attend ad-hoc, daily, weekly, monthly meetings with IT system project staff, Information System Business Owners, Authorizing Official, and others to discuss IT security matters related to the system they are supporting.
  • Support various OCIO initiatives regarding the system they support (i.e., Data Center relocation efforts, new tool implementations, etc.)
  • Communicate program metrics, opportunities, and risks to the CISO and DCISO as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 10 years of experience managing Information Technology Security programs with ISSOs.
  • At least 10 years of experience working in the Information Technology Security field to include supporting federal agencies in the ISSO role.
  • Experience managing staff in similar to size and scope of the Library's requirements for this contract.
  • Experience leading teams, minimally, of 10 direct reports.
  • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate both orally (in common English narration) and in writing (to include technical documentation.)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure and tight deadlines, work independently, and work in a team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft® Office 2016 or later with particular emphasis on Microsoft® Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Project®.
  • United States citizen.

Certification Requirement: At least one IT Security certification for IAT II or IAT III, and one IT Security certification for IAM III from the Department of Defense Approved 8570 Baseline Certification list.

  • IAT II or IAT III: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, CCSP, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP
  • IAM III: CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field preferred

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain a favorable determination from LOC Tier 2 (Moderate-Risk Public Trust) Background Investigation.


The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.

Gunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:

  • 3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year
  • 11 paid Holidays each year
  • 5 days of Flexible Time Off each year
  • 401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salary
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Public Transportation Subsidies
  • Certifications and Training Allowance - $2,500/year!

Why Join Gunnison?

  • Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
  • Quality is our top priority.
  • Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
  • There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
  • We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
  • We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.