Information System Security Officer

Tensley Consulting, Inc.

$120K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or Information Systems Management; or equivalent network engineering experience
  • Minimum of 7 years in security programs or contracts
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Proficient in security controls implementation and continuous monitoring
  • Familiarity with tools such as LATTEART, XACTA, and compliance scanning tools

Responsibilities

  • Support the security and compliance posture of systems
  • Implement and monitor security controls
  • Collaborate with technical and leadership teams
  • Prepare and maintain documentation including SSP and POA&M
  • Ensure compliance with NIST standards and RMF processes

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with cutting-edge security tools
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are seeking a Information System Security Officer (ISSO) to support the security and compliance posture of our systems. The ideal candidate has deep experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), security controls implementation, continuous monitoring, and collaboration across technical and leadership teams.

Education/Experience

Seven (7) years' experience in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in engineering or Information Systems Management from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional network engineering experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Salary: $120,000-$130,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position, but is not guaranteed. Salary is based on experience, location and contractual requirements which could fall outside of the range listed.

Required Skills
• Technical Skills: RMF & RMF tools such as LATTEART, XACTA, BISCOTTI, WATCHCAT, STE
• Scanning tools (Compliance and Configuration), NIST SP 800-53r3 and/or 5, NIST 800-37
• Understanding of the full RMF Process, Authority to Operate, Security Controls, Continuous Monitoring processes
• Documentation (SSP, POA&M, SPFs for exceptions, BIA, CMP, AAR, CP, SAR, RAR)
• Collaboration with SA and System Owner, Privileged user oversight

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