Senior Information System Security Officer

Company Overview

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world.

Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact.

We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security.

Role

As a Senior ISSO, you will be directly embedded with CI/CD developers to ensure security requirements are understood in every phase of development. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving security innovation and implementation as part of the projects and Clarity security posture as a whole. The role heavily relies on your ability to establish and maintain ATO packages and their Continuous Monitoring. We are looking for a passionate and independent information security professional who flourishes at being in the forefront of cutting-edge technology and has a desire to apply automated and Agile practices.

*This is an on-site position that will require full time presence in Herndon, Virginia; there is a potential for tele-work within the position.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain automated cybersecurity mechanisms.
• Maintain cybersecurity best practices for containerized services and Infrastructure as Code within Kubernetes clusters and DevOps pipelines.
• Create artifact generation capabilities (i.e. SSP, PPSM, SCTM).
• Maintain communication with project engineers on the implementation of security controls and policy enforcement.
• Support the implementation of technologies into the CI/CD processes and systems to establish secure-by-default standards for Clarity products.
• Evaluate, develop and/or implement information assurance guidelines and procedures.
• Recommend security solution mitigations and enhancements supporting information assurance guidelines and customer requirements.
• Perform vulnerability/risk analysis of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
• Provide input into an Audit and Accountability Plan containing methods, procedures, and planned reviews for the continuing accreditation.
• Ensure that all information systems meet or exceed compliance requirements.
• Identify, report, and ensure the resolution of security violations.
• Monitor and review the regular updates/upgrades to equipment and procedures to maintain pace with cybersecurity requirements and business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as an ISSO
• Active TS Clearance with SCI with Poly
• Current DoDM 8570 IAT Level III Certification
• Understanding of CI/CD processes, cloud environments, and containerization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders and team members
• Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience auditing and performing control assessments
• Experience with integrating technologies and security solutions on information systems
• Demonstrated experience getting new systems granted ATO.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of microservices and DevOps practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Experience using scanners (i.e. ACAS, Nessus, SonarQube)
• 2 years' experience in CI/CD environments
• 2 years' experience in Cloud environments
• 2 years' experience in containerization
• Taken 1 or more systems/networks through all 7 steps of the RMF process (new system to ATO/ATC)
• Ability to identify needed changes to processes and activities and help to implement continuous improvement solutions
• Have experience creating various types of vulnerability and assessment scans with multiple tools
• Experience using eMASS or Xacta

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.