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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - **Company:** Vantor Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $113,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Issue Tracking Systems, Information Security Management, Network Configuration and Change Management, Scrum Methodology, SAP (Applications), Microsoft SharePoint, Information Technology, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Plan of Action and Milestones - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-54D0F18D6C30D45C04/ ## About the Role * Must be U.S. Citizen and have active TS security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph . * Ability to travel up to 5% as needed. * Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business or related scientific or technical discipline. 4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree. * 5 years of relevant experience. * Familiarity with DoD software policies and DoD system security requirements to include National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM)., * Current active TS/SCI clearance. * IAT Level II certification. * Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms and TCP/IP security. * Previous experience as a security professional in a SAP/SCI environment on government contracts. * Strong verbal and written communication skills to work in a collaborative team environment. * Experience with Atlassian Jira issue tracking software. * Agile development and/or SCRUM experience. * Experience with SharePoint. * Experience supporting DoD information collection systems. * Effectively work in a fast-paced operations support environment as part of an Agile Scrum team. Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. ## Description * Oversee Information Assurance compliance for USG network integrated systems to include software vulnerability testing and hardware hardening. * Work closely with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Security Manager in the operations and management of the Information Assurance (IA) and Computer Security (CS) for program networks. * Provide experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and its application under the DoD in this position. * Analyze and resolve INFOSEC technical problems. Configures testbeds and conducts testing, records and analyzes results, and provides recommendations for improvements for the products/systems under test. * Support full lifecycle Assessment and Authorization (A&A) deliverables, Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). * Configuration Control to include: Software/hardware authorizations, network configuration changes, and system security engineering. * Maintain day-to-day security posture and continuous monitoring of IS including security event log review and analysis. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Less Is More: How Lagom and Agile Can Create Harmonious Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1993-less-is-more-how-lagom-and-agile-can-create-harmonious-workflows) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [How to Ensure a Reasonable Salary Before an Interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/322-how-to-ensure-a-reasonable-salary-before-an-interview) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023)