Information Systems Security Officer

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) will support and maintain DoD authorization efforts, execute RMF activities, manage security documentation, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure compliance across cloud-based environments.

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Responsibilities:

• Execute and maintain DoD RMF lifecycle activities, including authorization and continuous monitoring efforts for IL4/IL5 environments
• Build, maintain, and update eMASS authorization packages, SSPs, POA&Ms, security control narratives, and supporting accreditation artifacts
• Manage DISA PPSM registrations and ensure compliance with ports, protocols, services, and boundary documentation requirements
• Review vulnerability scans, STIG compliance results, patching efforts, and remediation activities utilizing tools such as ACAS/Tenable Nessus
• Partner with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into security controls and documentation across AWS, Kubernetes, containers, CI/CD pipelines, and modern cloud infrastructure

• 3+ years of experience supporting DoD cybersecurity, RMF, Information Assurance, or Authorization to Operate (ATO) initiatives
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required; higher-level clearances preferred
• Active Common Access Card (CAC) available on Day 1
• Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+, CISM, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Hands-on experience maintaining and managing eMASS authorization packages and executing RMF deliverables
• Experience with DISA PPSM, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, STIGs, ACAS, IAVM requirements, and DoD continuous monitoring programs
• Strong understanding of cloud and infrastructure environments, including AWS, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD technologies
• Experience translating technical requirements into security controls, control implementations, and assessor-ready documentation

• $150,000+ depending on experience, technical depth, and clearance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, and 401(k)