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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) - **Company:** BOAB Ventures - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Identity and Access Management, Software Vulnerability Management, AI Platforms, Data Management - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8981347/information-systems-security-officer-isso ## About the Role Active TS/SCI clearance; must be able to obtain a Polygraph (prior CI Poly strongly preferred) Deep expertise in NIST RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, and IC/DoD security policy frameworks Proven track record achieving and maintaining ATOs for complex, multi-system programs in classified environments Strong background in security architecture, risk management, and incident response within JWICS or similar classified networks Experience leading and mentoring security teams in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment CISSP required; CISM, CAP, or CASP+ strongly preferred DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level III compliant, Familiarity with AI/ML security frameworks and challenges in classified deployments AWS GovCloud or Azure Government experience Military Intelligence or IC background ## Description BOAB Ventures is seeking a Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to serve as the cybersecurity authority across all information systems supporting a high-visibility Intelligence Community program. You'll own the security posture across classified environments, including JWICS-based AI platforms, and advise program leadership directly on risk, compliance, and mitigation strategy. This isn't checkbox security. You'll be shaping the policies that determine how the customer manages and protects AI capabilities across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise. If you want your work to have a direct line to warfighter mission success, this is the seat. 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