Senior ISSO

• Manage and maintain security compliance documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, control evidence, and other artifacts required for federal security assessments and authorization activities
• Evaluate security controls across application, cloud, development, testing, migration, and operational environments while providing guidance on system hardening and secure configurations
• Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessments, audit reviews, and remediation efforts to identify security risks and track findings through resolution
• Partner with engineering, cloud, DevSecOps, QA, data, and product teams to incorporate security requirements and risk considerations throughout system development and release activities
• Maintain security metrics, risk documentation, vulnerability reporting, and compliance records while supporting assessments, audits, incident response, and accreditation readiness, Keywords: Senior ISSO, ISSO, Information System Security Officer, Senior Information System Security Officer, Information Systems Security Officer, Cybersecurity Analyst, Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Officer, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security, Information Security, Federal Cybersecurity, RMF, Risk Management Framework, NIST, NIST 800-53, System Security Plan, SSP, POA&M, Plan of Action and Milestones, ATO, Authorization to Operate, Security Controls, Security Compliance, Continuous Monitoring, ConMon, Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Scanning, Risk Management, Security Assessments, Security Audits, System Hardening, IAM, Identity and Access Management, Access Control, Security Logging, Incident Response, AWS Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, CI/CD Security, CISSP, CISM, Security+, Federal Modernization, Top Secret Clearance, Active Top Secret, TS Clearance, Federal Government, Government Contracting, National Security, Huntsville, Huntsville AL, Alabama

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information system security, ISSO support, security engineering, or related environments, with a Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks, security controls, compliance requirements, continuous monitoring, and system authorization processes
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments, analyzing security findings, managing POA&Ms, and coordinating remediation activities
• Experience with identity and access management, system hardening, security logging, auditing, access controls, and risk management
• Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications for the Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO) include:

• Experience supporting federal modernization, Intelligence Community, or other national security programs
• Experience securing AWS cloud environments and supporting cloud security and compliance initiatives
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipeline security, vulnerability scanning, and automated security tools
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or similar credentials

Salary Range: Competitive salary depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as Required by Law