CACI International

Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

CACI International$75K — $158K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or TS clearance required.
  • 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience in DoD or federal environments.
  • Experience with eMASS for GRC management.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes.
  • Capability to author SSPs and manage POA&Ms independently.
  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems.
  • Manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) from identification to closure.
  • Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring activities per established guidelines.
  • Utilize eMASS for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) management.
  • Validate control implementations with ISSEs and SecOps teams.
  • Draft Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support Security Assessment Reports (SAR) coordination.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness options.
  • Retirement plans and financial support.
  • Family support services.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Generous time off benefits.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Information Security Systems Officer (ISSO)

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

  • Own the day-to-day security authorization posture of assigned DoD information systems

  • Work within a well-resourced team with dedicated engineering, operations, and architecture support

  • Develop expertise in modern RMF tooling including eMASS and eMASSer automation

  • Directly support mission continuity by managing ATO packages and continuous monitoring programs

  • Grow into a senior GRC role with clear advancement pathways

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and update System Security Plans (SSPs) for assigned systems

  • Manage POA&Ms from identification through remediation and closure

  • Compile and submit Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages

  • Conduct continuous monitoring activities per established strategy

  • Utilize eMASS for GRC management and RMF workflow tracking

  • Coordinate with ISSEs and SecOps to validate control implementations

  • Develop Security Assessment Plans (SAPs) and support SAR coordination

  • Draft supply chain risk management plans

  • Support the Cybersecurity Architect with RMF strategic planning

Qualifications

Required:

  • Active Secret or TS clearance

  • 3–5 years of RMF/ATO experience within DoD or federal environments

  • Hands-on experience with eMASS

  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53r5 and DoD RMF processes

  • Demonstrated ability to independently author SSPs and manage POA&Ms

  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic tier certification — CEH

  • DoD 8140 Interim Education Options

Desired:

  • Experience with eMASSer or similar RMF automation tooling

  • Exposure to cloud-hosted or hybrid system authorization boundaries

  • Familiarity with the DoD RMF Knowledge Service

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering

  • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate tier certification — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+

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Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$75,200-$158,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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