Information System Security Analyst (ISSA) – Level II
Silotech Group
Full-time | Contract
Falls Church, VA
Job description
Position Overview
Silotech Group is seeking an experienced Information System Security Analyst (ISSA) Level II to support the USPS CSS program. This role serves as a frontline cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting enterprise systems and data through proactive security engineering, risk management, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support.
The ISSA will play a critical role in implementing security controls, monitoring system compliance, supporting authorization decisions, and advising stakeholders on cybersecurity risk across on-premises and cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security assessments across multiple applications and system domains, including cloud environments.
- Implement, assess, and document security controls in accordance with NIST RMF, ISO, and USPS A&A requirements.
- Support documentation, validation, and accreditation activities for new and existing IT systems.
- Evaluate cybersecurity risk and ensure appropriate treatment from both internal and external compliance perspectives.
- Support development of actionable security artifacts, including security architectures, standards, models, and guidelines.
- Conduct vulnerability and configuration assessments using industry-standard scanning tools.
- Apply security architecture principles and best practices to design and maintain secure IT environments.
- Utilize GRC tools to manage and track A&A and compliance activities.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the USPS A&A process, advising stakeholders and mentoring new A&A personnel.
- Develop and manage schedules, milestones, and action plans for security initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with technical teams, business units, and executive leadership.
Required Experience
- 3–7 years of experience implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and supporting compliance activities.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple large, complex, and high-risk security initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF, ISO security standards, and A&A processes.
- Experience supporting authorization decisions and ongoing system compliance.
- Proficiency with network and vulnerability scanning tools and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
- Proven ability to operate as a cybersecurity SME in enterprise environments.
- Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Degree waiver: Candidates without a relevant degree must possess an additional four (4) years of directly related cybersecurity experience.
Why Silotech
Silotech Group delivers mission-critical cybersecurity solutions to federal customers with precision, integrity, and technical excellence. Our professionals work on high-impact programs supporting national infrastructure while benefiting from a collaborative, forward-leaning culture focused on growth and innovation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person