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# Senior Information System Security Officer

- **Company:** Akira Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $160,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Package Management Systems, Security Content Automation Protocol, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Vulnerability Management, SC Clearance, Splunk, Devsecops, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5be6d373f97929d9

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vuls?, * Active Secret clearance or higher.

 * IAM Level I Certification required (one of the following):
 + CompTIA Security+ CE
 + ISC² CAP
 + ISC² SSCP
 + GIAC GSLC
 * Minimum 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or information security roles supporting DoD or federal systems.
 * Hands-on experience with RMF processes and continuous monitoring requirements.
 * Experience conducting vulnerability management, security assessments, and compliance validation.
 * Familiarity with enterprise cybersecurity and system administration tools including Tenable, Splunk, SCAP tools, Active Directory, VMware, and endpoint security platforms.
 * Strong understanding of security control frameworks, technical baselines, and authorization documentation requirements.
 * Ability to analyze technical security issues and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supporting DoD, Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies, or Intelligence Community environments.
 * Experience working with eMASS for authorization package management and continuous monitoring documentation.
 * Familiarity with DevSecOps environments and Agile delivery models.
 * Experience supporting security audits, inspections, and formal assessment events.
 * Knowledge of incident response processes, triage workflows, and cybersecurity reporting requirements.
 * Experience collaborating with system administrators, engineers, and cloud infrastructure teams in hybrid environments.

## Description

The Senior ISSO plays a critical role in safeguarding mission-critical systems by conducting technical security assessments, managing continuous monitoring activities, supporting incident response, and ensuring audit-ready documentation across enterprise security platforms., * Execute day-to-day cybersecurity operations supporting DoD mission systems in both unclassified and classified environments.

 * Implement, validate, and maintain technical security controls in alignment with RMF requirements and approved security baselines.
 * Conduct vulnerability scanning, configuration validation, and compliance assessments using tools such as Tenable, Splunk, SCAP scanners, Active Directory, VMware, and endpoint security platforms.
 * Process security-related change requests by assessing technical impact, documenting control changes, and coordinating implementation with system administrators and DevSecOps teams.
 * Maintain continuous monitoring evidence including scan results, configuration artifacts, control test outputs, and incident documentation within eMASS and SharePoint repositories.
 * Investigate cybersecurity incidents, anomalous activity, and policy violations; support containment, remediation, and reporting in coordination with incident response teams and senior security leadership.
 * Track vulnerability remediation efforts, verify corrective actions, and ensure system security documentation accurately reflects current security posture.
 * Support security control testing, assessment preparation, and audit engagements by providing accurate, traceable technical evidence.
 * Contribute to system authorization readiness and sustainment through disciplined execution of RMF processes and continuous monitoring requirements.
 * Coordinate with technical teams to ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
 * Maintain strong documentation practices supporting audits, inspections, and authorization decisions.


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