Welcome to Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) Jobs

As an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), you play a critical role in protecting an organization's information system. Discover opportunities that pay over $100k, exclusively available on Ladders.

Job responsibilities

As an ISSO, your responsibilities can include ensuring system security, conducting regular checks, and implementing the organization's security policy.

Skills Needed

Successful ISSOs often have strong technical abilities, knowledge of IT security, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

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$90K - $189K *

Serve as the key point of contact for information system security compliance, ensuring robust cyber controls and support across DHS HQ systems while executing RMF activities to protect critical data a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join our Governance, Risk and Compliance team to enhance security posture and compliance for information systems. Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to ensure robust compliance while supporting...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legacy applications using generative AI to create modern cloud solutions. Collaborate across teams to innovate and modernize codebases, ensuring quality and integrity while driving strategic...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity as the primary authority for contractor systems in Army and Navy environments, managing the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, ensuring adherence to compliance stand...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower mission success by driving security compliance and governance in a classified context, ensuring robust information assurance processes while collaborating across operational teams to maintain...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Support security compliance and management for IT environments, ensuring effective implementation and validation of security controls while cooperating with audits and overseeing security documentatio...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity for federal IT systems. Support risk management, governance, and compliance efforts. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to federa...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Explore and lead the secure management of IT systems, assessing vulnerabilities and risks while developing robust mitigation strategies in compliance with NIST RMF and ISO standards, ensuring enterpri...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $216K *

Lead and shape the security landscape, managing a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the compliance, governance, and protection of sensitive data within a major health benefits system. Engage with stak...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing FedRAMP compliance and security for cloud systems. Ensure ongoing authorization, risk management, and strategic guidance for secure cloud architecture while collaborating a...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by guiding strategic initiatives, enhancing system resilience, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, while leveraging extensive expertise in risk management...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower our security compliance efforts by ensuring cloud solutions meet FedRAMP High, NIST 800-53 r5, and HIPAA standards while supporting ongoing ATO processes and advising technical teams on compli...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Drive cybersecurity excellence by leading risk management and automation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance security across cloud and DevSecOps environments, ensuring continuous co...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading cybersecurity governance and compliance efforts. Oversee information assurance processes while collaborating with diverse teams to secure mission-critical operations in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Develop and implement robust cybersecurity policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security awareness and practices while safeguardi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer in cyber governance, ensuring technical validation and alignment of cyber artifacts. Support continuous monitoring, maintain RMF/ATO packages, and mentor the Cyber team. Drive mission fulfillm...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Support the ISSM in maintaining cybersecurity compliance across classified and unclassified systems. Drive continuous monitoring, risk management framework preparation, and incident response while col...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to enhance information assurance frameworks, ensure compliance, and lead security risk assessments for innovative audiology systems impacting mil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $108K *

Unlock potential by driving effective identity governance operations, optimizing user access certification campaigns, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure security compliance and accurate...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $180K *

Innovate with us to enhance our Third Party Risk Management program through automation and collaboration. Join a dynamic team that transforms security governance into an engineering discipline, elevat...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $128K *

Oversee cybersecurity engineering and RMF compliance for the Department of Defense's next-gen ICAM platform, ensuring secure authentication services and effective risk management adherence across syst...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $115K *

Unlock potential by becoming an Information System Security Officer, ensuring compliance and security risk management in a dynamic government environment. Take initiative to enhance security practices...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $115K *

Champion the evolution of security protocols by leveraging advanced threat detection and incident response strategies to enhance a robust cybersecurity posture and ensure compliance with industry stan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the development and execution of information assurance strategies and compliance initiatives. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and safeguard data integrity in accordance with industry s...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform enterprise-level SharePoint solutions to enhance knowledge management across the National Guard Bureau. Drive innovation through automation, compliance checks, and governance, supporting tea...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is the role of an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)?question toggle

    An ISSO is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of an organization's information system. They implement the organization's IT security policies and conduct regular checks and audits.

  • What skills do you need for ISSO jobs?question toggle

    ISSOs need strong technical abilities, knowledge of IT security, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of relevant laws and regulations.

  • What kind of ISSO jobs are available on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders offers a variety of high-paying ISSO jobs from reputable companies that value your skills and experience.