Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

About the role

We are hiring an ISSO to support a program located in Fayetteville, NC. The role will support the Department of Defense Zero Trust cybersecurity initiative. The ISSO is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing cybersecurity controls to improve the security posture of DoD systems.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and adoption of Zero Trust security principles.
• Maintain compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, and CMMC requirements.
• Conduct security risk management, vulnerability assessments, and mitigation activities.
• Manage accreditation and authorization efforts under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Oversee continuous monitoring and incident response activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, administrators, and developers to implement security controls across identity, endpoint, network, application, and infrastructure domains.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or ISSO experience supporting DoD/Federal programs.
• Experience with SSPs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and security compliance documentation.
• Knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207 (Zero Trust), IAM and MFA technologies, security audits, and continuous monitoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS, DoD Cloud, or other cloud security experience.
• DevSecOps security integration.
• Network security, firewalls, and access control technologies.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

Schedule

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fayetteville, NC. This is a fully onsite position in Fayetteville, NC. The position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.