Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Family: Cyber Engineering (CYE)

About the Role

The Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) serves as the primary liaison between the system owner and the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). The ISSO is responsible for maintaining the appropriate operational security posture for assigned information systems and ensuring compliance with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements, National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, and Intelligence Community (IC) security policies.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Minimum of six (6)+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a minimum of three (3) years in ISSO/RMF roles
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, RMF SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD 8570/8140)
• Current Security+ certification (or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification)
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Level III preferred, e.g., CISSP, CISM)
• Experience utilizing enterprise cybersecurity risk management and governance tools (XACTA, ServiceNow)
• Extensive knowledge of cloud security (Azure & AWS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience with security tools (ACAS/Nessus, Splunk, etc.)
• Project management experience

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00–$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend