Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support a company delivering secure cloud‑native software solutions. This fully remote role is open to candidates located in approved hiring regions: Washington, DC/MD/VA; Raleigh‑Durham‑Chapel Hill, NC; Denver‑Colorado Springs, CO; and Dallas‑Fort Worth, TX. The ISSO will lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, authorization efforts, and continuous monitoring initiatives for accredited cloud environments, helping accelerate the secure deployment of critical software capabilities that support U.S. national security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain all phases of the DoD RMF lifecycle, including categorization, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Build, manage, and maintain authorization packages within eMASS, ensuring documentation remains current and audit‑ready.
• Manage DISA PPSM registrations and maintain accurate ports, protocols, services, and data‑flow documentation.
• Author and maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, security control narratives, and supporting accreditation artifacts.
• Partner with engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities, validate STIG compliance, support assessments, and map cloud‑native technologies to NIST 800‑53 security controls.

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience supporting DoD cybersecurity, RMF authorizations, information assurance, or ATO package management.
• Hands‑on experience with eMASS, DISA PPSM, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑37, ACAS/Nessus, STIGs, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Experience supporting cloud environments, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and continuous monitoring programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Active Secret Security Clearance required with eligibility to obtain a higher clearance.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level I or IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, or equivalent), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Active CAT Card required.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000‑150,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick leave as required by law