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# Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

- **Company:** MDC Corporation
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28f8c8c73e927606

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Security Authorization?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, · 7+ years cybersecurity experience.

· 6+ years developing, maintaining, or assessing SA&A/ATO packages for IT systems.

· Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, POA&M lifecycle management, and continuous monitoring.

· Bachelor degree and at least one of: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, or CRISC.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with JCAM or similar federal A&A tool.

· Experience supporting systems with PII, CUI, cloud, or hybrid environments., * Do you hold at least two of the following certifications: CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISA, CRISC, CISM, or CGEIT? Please list them.

 * What tooks have you used for POA&M and continuous monitoring tracking?
 * Do you have 6 or more years developing or maintaining SA&A/ATO packages?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20534

## Description

Serve as the primary security point of contact for assigned federal systems, maintaining authorization posture, supporting POA&M remediation, coordinating continuous monitoring, and updating security documentation., · Maintain SSPP/SSP, POA&M, risk assessment, contingency plan, incident response plan, and supporting artifacts.

· Coordinate system-level continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and security status reporting.

· Support ATO package updates after system changes, incidents, or control assessment findings.


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