Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

GAMA-1 Technologies
Washington, DC, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Cyber Security Information Security Management Cloud Platform System Information Technology

Job description

GAMA-1 Technologies is seeking a Senior ISSO to support the security posture, compliance activities, and authorization efforts of federal IT systems and cloud environments. In this role, you will oversee security documentation, support continuous monitoring initiatives, and collaborate across technical and compliance teams to maintain secure and compliant operations.

This role is ideal for cybersecurity professionals who combine strong compliance knowledge with the ability to work closely with technical teams and government stakeholders.

What You Will Do in This Role

  • Develop, maintain, and manage SA&A / ATO packages for federal systems
  • Support continuous monitoring and compliance initiatives
  • Conduct security reviews and risk assessments across enterprise environments
  • Coordinate with engineers, administrators, and stakeholders to address security findings
  • Maintain system security documentation and compliance artifacts
  • Ensure systems align with federal cybersecurity standards and requirements
  • Support audits, remediation efforts, and authorization activities
  • Provide security guidance to technical teams and leadership

Requirements

Do you have experience in Security Authorization?, * 7+ years of cybersecurity or information security experience

  • 6+ years of experience developing or maintaining SA&A / ATO packages
  • Experience supporting federal systems through authorization processes
  • Strong understanding of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, * Federal government or GovCon experience
  • Experience supporting cloud-based systems and continuous monitoring programs, Must possess at least one of the following:
  • CISSP
  • CISA
  • CRISC
  • CGRC

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Disability insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Opportunities for advancement

About the company

GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops. GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.com

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