Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Soliel LLC
Washington, DC, United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$120,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cyber Security Identity and Access Management Navsea Information Technology 3-tier Architectures

Job description

Soliel LLC is seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a high-visibility federal program with the Department of Navy In this role, you will perform headquarters-level Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) reviews while serving as a senior technical SME.

This position is ideal for an experienced A&A practitioner who wants to maintain their hands-on cybersecurity expertise while naturally stepping into task management, workflow coordination, and client-facing leadership-offering a seamless path toward future Project Management and team lead roles., * RMF Package Review & Technical Execution: Perform expert-level RMF package evaluations for Navy RDT&E, PIT, and Business IT systems within a strict 5-business-day turnaround window.

  • Compliance & Quality Control: Review System Security Plans (SSPs), security control baselines, and SAR artifacts to maintain strict alignment with NAVSEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Navy guides.
  • Process & Workflow Optimization: Identify operational bottlenecks in the review queue and implement automation or tool-driven solutions to optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Briefings: Facilitate collaboration meetings and present authorization recommendations directly to senior SCA representatives, AO representatives, and system owners.
  • Workload Coordination & Mentorship: Assist with tracking daily queue metrics, coordinating task assignments across a remote review team, and providing guidance to junior analysts as you expand into leadership responsibilities.

Requirements

  • 8-10+ years of practical hands-on experience in cybersecurity, A&A, or RMF compliance (preferably as a Navy Validator, ISSE, or Senior ISSO/ISSM).
  • Expert knowledge of Navy IT sites, systems, infrastructure, eMASS, and phases of the RMF process across RDT&E, PIT, and Business IT environments.
  • Active IAM or IAT Level III baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+ CE, CISA, GCED, GCIH, or GSLC).
  • Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance (Top Secret eligible) with Interim or Final IT-II access eligibility. Must hold a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 (T3) investigation within scope.
  • Communication & Briefing: Exceptional writing skills for documenting findings, paired with strong oral presentation skills to brief senior SCA/AO stakeholders.
  • Leadership Aptitude: Natural inclination toward process improvement, task organization, and a desire to gradually absorb project/team management duties over time. EDUCATION:

  • BS in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other related areas.
  • Active PMP certification (preferred)

Benefits & conditions

  • Salary: $120,000-135,000/year (flexible based on experience)
  • Major medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

EEO/ AA/ NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Soliel, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Non-Discriminatory Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veterans. To learn more, please visit www.solielcom.com

About the company

Soliel LLC is an innovative, growing engineering company specializing in providing Cybersecurity, Agile Software Development, Data Management and Analysis, Cloud Engineering and Services, DevSecOps, and Systems Engineering services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Over the years, Soliel’s team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

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