Senior Information System Security Officer (ISSO)

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) - Washington, DC
Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI [Required]
Job Type: Full-Time
Target Salary Range*: $150,000 - $210,000
*This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

The Senior Information System Security Officer supports cybersecurity, security authorization, and Risk Management Framework activities across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology program. This role assists with RMF documentation, security control implementation, security assessments, vulnerability identification, and maintenance of system security posture.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of RMF documentation and artifacts, ensuring proper security controls and safeguards are implemented for all systems.
• Provide support for security authorization and accreditation processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal laws and regulations.
• Assist in the creation of security documentation.

• Collaborate with the ISSE and other engineering teams to assess and integrate security controls.
• Provide security guidance for design and implementation efforts.
• Monitor and manage the security posture of systems.
• Ensure security controls are effective and compliant with applicable standards and regulations.

• Conduct security assessments and audits.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigations to strengthen the overall security posture.
• Review and maintain security-related documentation.
• Ensure all system components and information types are clearly described and aligned with security policies.

• 6 years of cybersecurity work experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.

• Proven ISSO experience across a large-scale enterprise Information Technology program.
• Experience with Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with Nessus/ACAS, Splunk, STIGs, and SCAP tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Organizational and multitasking skills.

• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE or CAP. [Required]

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. [Required]

• ITILv4 Foundation certification.
• Experience with ServiceNow.
• Proficiency with eMASS and Xacta.
• DoD 8570.1-M IAT Level III certification, such as CISSP or CISM.