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HUD - POA&M Manager / Sr. ISSO

cFocus Software is a leading provider of cybersecurity compliance and enterprise IT services focused on federal government agencies, dedicated to ensuring secure cloud operations.

cFocus Software Incorporated

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cFocus Software seeks a POA&M Manager / Sr. ISSO to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in ISSO, cybersecurity compliance, or risk management roles.
  • Experience managing POA&Ms in federal environments.
  • Strong knowledge of NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal compliance frameworks.
Duties:
  • Develop, manage, and maintain POA&Ms for audit findings, vulnerabilities, and security deficiencies.
  • Track remediation activities from identification through closure, ensuring accountability and timeliness.
  • Coordinate with system owners, engineers, SOC teams, and stakeholders to resolve POA&M items.
  • Review and validate corrective actions to ensure effectiveness and compliance with federal standards.
  • Support audit activities by documenting findings, preparing responses, and maintaining audit evidence repositories.
  • Track and manage Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) and ensure remediation is documented and completed.
  • Maintain POA&M tracking within systems such as ServiceNow and audit tracking platforms.
  • Provide regular reporting on POA&M status, risk posture, overdue items, and remediation trends.
  • Develop and maintain audit dashboards and reports reflecting compliance status and remediation progress.
  • Support risk acceptance processes and coordinate documentation for residual risk decisions.
  • Ensure POA&Ms align with NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity mandates.
  • Participate in continuous monitoring activities, including vulnerability management and control assessments.
  • Assist in preparation and execution of FISMA and financial system audits.
  • Serve as a liaison between auditors and technical teams to ensure timely and accurate responses.
  • Conduct follow-up assessments to validate sustained compliance after remediation efforts.


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cFocus Software is a technologically advanced service provider dedicated to delivering FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance solutions, along with extensive cloud and enterprise IT services aimed at federal government agencies. Established in 2006, cFocus Software has amassed over 15 years of experience in this niche, showcasing a robust portfolio that includes our exclusive ATO as a Service™ offering. This groundbreaking solution automates the often-complex compliance processes required for federal contracts. By streamlining FISMA, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance, we enable agencies to focus their resources on their primary missions while maintaining strict adherence to security standards.

Our commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through our partnerships with key industry leaders such as Microsoft, AWS, and ServiceNow, positioning us as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and AWS Technology Partner among others. This allows us not only to leverage cutting-edge technologies but also to develop comprehensive multi-cloud strategies that align with modern government initiatives. At cFocus Software, we pride ourselves on our responsiveness to client needs and our dedication to superb customer service, ensuring that every federal agency we work with can achieve their operational goals efficiently and securely.

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