Public Sector Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Company: Verizon
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to
share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different.
Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we
power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them
to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation,
creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of
people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where
learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together —
lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up,
everywhere & always. Want in? Join the VTeamLife. What you’ll be
doing As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for one of
our Public Sector teams, you will bring your passion, education and
experience to the critical task of managing security governance,
risk, and compliance for Verizon systems supporting our public
sector agency sponsors and customers. As an ISSO, you will serve as
the principal advisor on all matters involving the security posture
of IT systems. You will work with a team of security professionals
to ensure that the people, processes, and technology that support
IT systems are hardened against all types of security threats and
risks. You will provide critical expertise in the development and
implementation of industry-leading cyber defense mechanisms that
will protect infrastructure against today’s evolving threat actors.
You will be responsible for leading security and compliance efforts
including the following: Ensuring that Federal Information Systems
Security Act (FISMA), NIST 800-53 rev. 5, and agency-specific
security requirements are identified, implemented, maintained,
tested, and compliant. Coordinating System Security and Privacy
Plan (SSPP) and security artifact development and maintenance
activities. Supporting Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
activities in order to achieve an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
Leading the system’s continuous monitoring program and ensuring
that all related activities are completed and validated. Developing
and participating in an effective incident response function to
detect, analyze, contain, eradicate, and recover from security
events and incidents. Reviewing vulnerability information and
providing expertise in mitigation efforts. Managing the Plan of
Action and Milestone (POA&M) and communicating status to
stakeholders. Performing security impact analyses and making
security approval decisions on changes to the system and its
environment. You’ll need to have: Bachelor's degree or four or more
years of work experience. Six or more years of relevant work
experience. Experience in an Information Security, Information Risk
Management, Cyber Governance, or GRC Compliance related position
supporting a FISMA IT system. Must be able to pass an extensive
background investigation as a condition of employment. Even better
if you have one or more of the following: Position-relevant
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity,
Cybersecurity Public Policy, or Cybersecurity Engineering. One or
more of the following professional certifications preferred:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified
Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and
Information Systems Controls (CRISC), or Certified in Governance,
Risk and Compliance (CGRC). Knowledge of all stages of the NIST
Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 controls
and how they are implemented. Knowledge of data security
fundamentals and best practices with prior responsibilities of
protecting information assets. Experience in producing security
documentation and artifacts for a FISMA IT environment. Ability to
coordinate and lead productive working sessions with resources from
multiple application and technology teams across the enterprise. If
Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to
apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification
listed above. Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you'll
have a defined work location that includes work from home and a
minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by
your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment
Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate
qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability
or other legally protected characteristics. Benefits and
Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in
your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From
health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental,
vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance,
supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft
protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also
offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up
to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per
year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance,
plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning
total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the
opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such
as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc.
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year,
which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage
will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits
depending on your individual circumstances. The salary will vary
depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and
experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential
to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be
adjusted to reflect your hours.
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