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# Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Top Secret Clearance)

- **Company:** Ultraviolet Cyber
- **Location:** Bluemont, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, SAP (Applications), Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Nessus
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=84abfa052c76a90d

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Regulatory Frameworks (Architecture security)?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * US Citizenship is required

 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related cybersecurity field. (Or 6 years of experience equivalency)
 * Experience: 15+ years of professional information security or information assurance experience.
 * Frameworks: Extensive working knowledge of the RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
 * Certifications: Industry-standard credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
 * Background Investigation: This role requires a federal background investigation. A current or prior DHS suitability is highly preferred.
 * Clearance: An active Top Secret DoD clearance (with SCI/SAP eligibility) is required for this role

## Description

* System Authorization: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and authorization packages.
 * Risk & Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for remediation.
 * Continuous Monitoring: Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior or potential threats.
 * Compliance & Governance: Ensure systems adhere to strict federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FISMA).
 * Incident Response & Configuration: Coordinate incident response, evaluate security impacts of system changes, and enforce access controls.
 * Leadership & Advising: Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to system owners and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), while mentoring junior ISSO staff.


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