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# Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

- **Company:** Torch Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Systems, System Configuration, Information Security Management, Network Security, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9078529/information-system-security-officer-isso

## About the Role

* US Citizenship.
 * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
 * A minimum of 5- 8 years of relevant experience.
 * Must maintain a DoW 8140 / 8570.01-M certification (Security + CE at the minimum).
 * Requires a final DoW Secret clearance at hire and this level must be maintained throughout employment tenure.

## Description

As an ISSO, your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

 * Under general direction, this role carries out all phases of information systems/networks security program that involves access to computers and computerized data enabling company to meet contractual requirements for networks security.
 * Conducts regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
 * Develop, update, and manage Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages. Navigate and maintain system records within the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
 * Execute continuous monitoring strategies. Review audit logs, analyze vulnerability scans, and verify system configuration baselines remain intact.
 * Implement, enforce, and assess NIST SP 800-53 security controls. Apply and verify Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
 * Utilize the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) to scan for, identify, and coordinate the remediation of system vulnerabilities.
 * Draft, review, and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), continuous tracking of Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and system-specific operating procedures.
 * Deep understanding of the NIST RMF lifecycle, DoDI 8510.01, and US Army-specific guidance (e.g., AR 25-2, DA Pam 25-2-14).


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