Description
Red Pulley Technology Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer II to support a federal Health IT modernization initiative for the Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Health Services Corps (IHSC). This role provides cybersecurity oversight, risk management, and compliance support for IHSC IT systems, including leading Authority to Operate (ATO) efforts across multiple systems. This role provides cybersecurity oversight, coordination, and compliance support and does not perform system configuration, implementation, or operational control functions.
Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Remote), with occasional onsite work required by Government
Clearance: Public Trust - Preliminary and Complete Fitness Determination Required
Employment Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent Upon Contract Award
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of ISSO or cybersecurity experience in federal IT, including at least 2 years supporting ATO processes in DHS, DoD, or HHS environments
- Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA, STIG compliance, continuous monitoring, and IAVM tracking
- Experience with vulnerability remediation, ATO documentation, and cybersecurity governance in federal IT environments
- Ability to coordinate with Authorizing Officials and integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Security+ (minimum); DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or higher compliance required
- U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Support cybersecurity risk management activities, including system security planning and control implementation
- Lead and support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes for 4+ systems, including documentation, coordination, and tracking
- Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation tracking
- Provide security guidance and validation support during system design and enhancement activities
- Collaborate with system owners, Project Managers, and technical teams to address security requirements
- Support incident response coordination and security reporting activities
- Ensure compliance with federal standards such as NIST, FISMA, and DHS security policies
- Maintain security documentation, risk registers, and audit artifacts
- Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks and mitigation strategies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting DHS, ICE, IHSC, or other federal healthcare IT security programs
- Experience with Authority to Operate efforts across multiple concurrent systems
- Familiarity with healthcare regulatory environments (HIPAA) alongside federal frameworks
- Experience integrating security controls into DevSecOps/CI-CD pipelines
- Additional certifications: CAP, CCSP, or equivalent
Benefits:
At Red Pulley Technology Solutions, we invest in our people so they can deliver exceptional results in support of critical missions. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market conditions
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching to support long-term financial security
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind
- Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
- Parental leave for growing families
- Professional development assistance, including training and certification support
- Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued education and career advancement
Our benefits reflect Red Pulley’s commitment to workforce stability, professional growth, and creating an environment where mission-focused professionals can thrive.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
Red Pulley is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 5 years of ISSO or cybersecurity experience in federal IT
- At least 2 years supporting Authority to Operate processes in DHS, DoD, or HHS environments
- Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework, FISMA, STIG compliance, continuous monitoring, and IAVM tracking
- Experience with vulnerability remediation, ATO documentation, and cybersecurity governance in federal IT environments
- Ability to coordinate with Authorizing Officials and integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
- Security+ certification
- DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II or higher compliance
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Experience supporting DHS, ICE, IHSC, or other federal healthcare IT security programs
- Experience with ATO efforts across multiple concurrent systems
- Familiarity with HIPAA alongside federal cybersecurity frameworks
- Experience integrating security controls into DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines
- CAP, CCSP, or equivalent certification
What We Do
Red Pulley Technology Solutions, Inc. is a trusted SBA 8(a) and Woman-Owned EDWOSB Small Business that offers innovative, end-to-end enterprise IT services, software development, big data engineering, artificial intelligence, and cloud engineering.
