AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in information systems security
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Proficient in Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authorization and Accreditation (A&A), and cybersecurity compliance processes
  • Experience with eMASS for security documentation management
  • Knowledge of access control mechanisms and user account management
  • Familiar with Federal and military cybersecurity policies and standards

Responsibilities

  • Support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities
  • Maintain security documentation in eMASS
  • Review and validate user access requests and training
  • Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities and incidents
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders including ISSMs and system owners
  • Support audits, risk assessments, and security control reviews
  • Assist with contingency planning and disaster recovery testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave including vacation and sick days
  • Retirement plans to support long-term financial wellness
  • Robust insurance programs including life and disability coverage
  • Education and training assistance for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking an experiencedInformation Systems Security Officer ISSOto support the cybersecurity compliance and security posture of assigned information systems. This role is responsible for helping maintain system authorizations, supporting RMF activities, reviewing access requests, coordinating with stakeholders, tracking vulnerabilities and incidents, and ensuring systems remain compliant with applicable Federal, DoW, DoN, and Marine Corps cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Support system authorization, RMF, and continuous monitoring activities
  • Maintain security documentation and authorization artifacts in eMASS
  • Review and validate user access requests, training, clearance, and need to know
  • Track cybersecurity vulnerabilities, incidents, and remediation efforts
  • Coordinate with ISSM, system owners, administrators, and government stakeholders
  • Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and security control reviews
  • Help ensure compliance with approved security configurations and STIGs
  • Assist with contingency planning, disaster recovery, and backup or recovery testing
Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor27s degreein a related field
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Experience with RMF, A and A, cybersecurity compliance, and eMASS
  • Knowledge of access control, user account management, and security documentation
  • Familiarity with Federal and military cybersecurity policies and standards
  • Strong communication, coordination, and documentation skills
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
Learn more about AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1975

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AMERICAN SYSTEMS

More Information Technology Jobs

Find similar Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) jobs: