Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Sr. ISSO) - TS/SCI with Poly required

EMTAK LLC • $110K — $130K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III certifications like CISSP/Associate, CASP+/SecurityX.
  • 7+ years of Information Systems Security Officer experience in IC or DoD programs.
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security authorization lifecycle.
  • Skilled in developing, maintaining, and updating System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Knowledgeable in security controls, POA&Ms, vulnerability remediation, continuous monitoring, and ATO support.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with technical teams and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support security posture of information systems through their lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD, IC, and customer security requirements.
  • Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) and related RMF documentation.
  • Assist in continuous monitoring and security assessments.
  • Facilitate authorization to operate (ATO) support activities.
  • Collaborate with system owners, engineers, and security personnel to enforce security protocols.
  • Monitor and address vulnerabilities as part of risk management processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a prestigious Intelligence Community customer.
  • Engagement in high-priority security projects within the DoD.
  • Potential for professional development in cybersecurity practices.
  • Collaborative work environment with skilled technical teams.
  • Access to cutting-edge security technologies and frameworks.
Full Job Description
Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Sr. ISSO)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Sr. ISSO) to support a high-priority Intelligence Community (IC)/Department of Defense (DoD) customer in the Fort Meade, Maryland area. The Sr. ISSO will be responsible for supporting the security posture of assigned information systems throughout the system lifecycle and ensuring compliance with applicable DoD, IC, and customer security requirements.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in RMF, security documentation, authorization activities, continuous monitoring, and security compliance, along with the ability to work independently with technical teams and government stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
  • DoD 8570/8140 compliance with IAM Level II or IAT Level III, such as CISSP/Associate, CASP+/SecurityX, or another applicable DoD-approved certification.
  • 7+ years of ISSO experience supporting IC or DoD programs of similar scope and complexity.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the security authorization lifecycle.
  • Experience developing, maintaining, and updating System Security Plans (SSPs) and related RMF documentation.
  • Experience with security controls, POA&Ms, vulnerability remediation, continuous monitoring, assessments, and ATO support.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with system owners, engineers, administrators, security personnel, and government stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience supporting a Fort Meade, MD three-letter Intelligence Community customer.
  • Experience with STE/STN (Secure the Enterprise/Secure the Network).
  • Experience with LatteArt, Biscotti, and Xacata.
  • Experience managing multiple SSPs and security authorization packages.
Security Clearance
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required customer access.


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