Senior Information Systems Security Officer (Top Secret Clearance)

UltraViolet Cyber

$140K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret DoD clearance (SCI/SAP eligibility) is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in information security or assurance roles.
  • Extensive knowledge of RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
  • Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ are required.
  • Federal background investigation is necessary.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs).
  • Conduct regular security audits and manage vulnerability assessments.
  • Implement continuous security monitoring and analyze telemetry data.
  • Ensure adherence to compliance frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53.
  • Coordinate incident responses and evaluate security impacts of changes.
  • Provide strategic risk advice to system owners and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with significant employer matching contributions.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available from day one.
  • Group term life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
  • Optional supplemental insurance offerings (life, hospital indemnity, etc.).
  • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program.
  • 11 annual paid holidays.
Full Job Description
UltraViolet Cyber is seeking to hire a Senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to lead the cybersecurity and compliance efforts for organizational IT and classified networks. They drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, manage system authorizations (ATO), conduct vulnerability assessments, and oversee continuous monitoring activities to ensure secure operations and regulatory compliance.

Clearance: An active Top Secret DoD clearance (with SCI/SAP eligibility) is required for this role

What You'll Do:

  • System Authorization: Lead the development, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) and authorization packages.
  • Risk & Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular security audits, oversee scanning operations (e.g., ACAS, Nessus), and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for remediation.
  • Continuous Monitoring: Implement security telemetry, manage patch statuses, and monitor system activities for anomalous behavior or potential threats.
  • Compliance & Governance: Ensure systems adhere to strict federal, Department of Defense (DoD), or Intelligence Community frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, FISMA).
  • Incident Response & Configuration: Coordinate incident response, evaluate security impacts of system changes, and enforce access controls.
  • Leadership & Advising: Provide strategic risk and compliance advice to system owners and Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), while mentoring junior ISSO staff.


What You've Done:

  • US Citizenship is required
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related cybersecurity field.
  • Experience: 10+ years of professional information security or information assurance experience.
  • Frameworks: Extensive working knowledge of the RMF, FISMA, and NIST frameworks.
  • Certifications: Industry-standard credentials such as the CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+.
  • Background Investigation: This role requires a federal background investigation. A current or prior DHS suitability is highly preferred.
  • Clearance: An active Top Secret DoD clearance (with SCI/SAP eligibility) is required for this role


What We Offer:

  • 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment)
  • Group Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness
  • Participation in the Discretionary Time Off (DTO) Program
  • 11 Paid Holidays Annually


$140,000 - $150,000 a year

UltraViolet Cyber maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect our company's differing products, services, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors.

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